2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1966 Ford Taunus. 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.
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2003 Bentley Azure | 1966 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |