2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, both 2003 Ford F-250 and 2003 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Ford F-250 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, 2003 Ford F-250 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford F-250 2003 Buick Park Avenue
Make Ford Buick
Model F-250 Park Avenue
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 3798 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 256 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2350 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2780 mm


 

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