1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 316 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Cortina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |