2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam 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 1681 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Because 2008 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 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam, 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 764 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam 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 | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1014 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 54 L |