2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1611 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Excursion | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2820 mm |
