2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Granada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
