2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 636 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | LTD |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 80 L |