2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada 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 274 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. 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 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada 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 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |