1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 822 kg more than 1988 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Taurus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |