2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure 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 240 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer.
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 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3320 mm |
