1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort 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 343 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Bentley Azure 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 1996 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort 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.
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1996 Bentley Azure | 1990 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |