2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII 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 288 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 955 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. 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 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Arnage | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |