2006 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Escape | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |