2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon 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 1180 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 59 L |
