2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 367 kg more than 1962 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Azure | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 7043 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
