1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 Lincoln Continental

To start off, both 1999 Bentley Arnage and 1999 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 572 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Continental. 1999 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Arnage 1999 Lincoln Continental
Make Bentley Lincoln
Model Arnage Continental
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 372 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 90.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 90.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2322 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 75 L


 

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