2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus 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 1515 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Ford Focus, 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 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |