1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | 17 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1498 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 | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
