2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 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 811 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306.
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) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 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 | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 306 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1884 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |
