2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 817 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
