1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 12 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 231 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 928 kg more than 2010 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2619 mm |
