1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
