2009 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 925 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge, 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Edge | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3009 mm |
