2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Azure | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |