2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 922 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
