1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 887 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
