1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina 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 335 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. 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 743 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
