1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |