2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Ford Focus

To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1585 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 691 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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 2008 Ford Focus
Make Bentley Ford
Model Azure Focus
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6760 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 51 L