2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
