2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 479 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | F-150 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
