2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M 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 444 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M.
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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
