2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1987 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |