1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri 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 242 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri 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 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Capri |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 58 L |
