1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure 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 192 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 373 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3320 mm |
