2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon 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 273 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Azure | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 62 L |