1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort 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 342 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1635 kg more than 1975 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 @ 2150 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Escort |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |