2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (728 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang 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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |