2002 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford F-150. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford F-150. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | F-150 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
