2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, both 2002 Bentley Arnage and 2002 Ford Econovan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 310 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. 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 697 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Econovan 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 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2210 mm |
