2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio 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 (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |