2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 901 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Edge |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |