2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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 355 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1980 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 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 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 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Escort |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2410 mm |