2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 865 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.

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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon 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 1976 Ford Falcon
Make Bentley Ford
Model Arnage Falcon
Year Released 2002 1976
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 256 HP
Torque 839 Nm 491 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2830 mm


 

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