2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1781 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |