1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 11 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 177 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1484 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | E-150 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3510 mm |