2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Corsair |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |