2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 135 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 400 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 120 L |