2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
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 Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 956 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
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 Galaxy, 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
