2005 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 998 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
