2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1410 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Cortina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |