1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 287 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2300 mm |