2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2003 Bentley Azure and 2003 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 247 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 973 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ford Taurus, 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| 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 Weight | 2450 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
