2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri 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 313 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri.
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 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Capri 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 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |