2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada. 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 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 116 L |