2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 757 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Escort |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
