2011 Ford Expedition vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 820 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition 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 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Expedition | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
