2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul 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 (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |