1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1606 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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) has 687 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
