2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 925 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Escape | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3009 mm |