2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1675 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |