2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Consul |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 839 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
