1956 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1609 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 873 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Consul | Azure |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 96 L |
