1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 1996 Bentley Azure and 1996 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 313 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo. 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo, 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 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mondeo 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 | 1996 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
