2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
