1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | GTO |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
