2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 840 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 839 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
