2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 765 kg more than 2001 Bentley Azure.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3510 mm |
