2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure 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 266 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 876 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2911 mm |
