2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |