2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 (400 HP) has 362 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1780 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Escort 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 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Escort |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2400 mm |
