2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 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 52 more horse power than 1967 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40. 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) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 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.
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2002 Bentley Azure | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
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 | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |