1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 13 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-450.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 4379 mm |
