2005 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 92 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 477 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2005 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
