2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Ranchero |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 110.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |