2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 306 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 673 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2295 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |