2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1998 Ford F-150 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 | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
