2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure 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 242 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus, 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Focus 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 | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Focus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 751 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1319 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2649 mm |