2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 732 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar. 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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Telstar 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 | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
