1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang 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 207 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 932 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Mustang |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |