2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1947 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 368 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1947 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. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1947 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1947 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Bentley Azure | 1947 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 34 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 | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |