1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 254 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 820 kg more than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
