2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | F50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2590 mm |
