2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 804 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect 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 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2220 mm |
