2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 343 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 54 L |