2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1435 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Ka |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 40 L |
