1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure 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 190 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (212 HP @ 4450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Ford Econoline. 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Econoline. (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3510 mm |
