2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |