2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1588 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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 691 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 51 L |