2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Ford Torino

To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Azure 1972 Ford Torino
Make Bentley Ford
Model Azure Torino
Year Released 2006 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5752 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 162 HP
Torque 875 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 88.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 107 L 87 L


 

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