1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada 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 283 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.

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