2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 40 L |