2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 271 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 765 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Arnage | Town Car |
Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |