2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1409 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
