1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
