2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln Continental (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure.
Because 2003 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln Continental. (571 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Azure | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
