1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 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 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | F430 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 95 L |
