2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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 722 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2930 mm |
