2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS 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 (421 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 739 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Azure | LS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
