2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar Type S 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 242 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | Type S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2740 mm |
