2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 873 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. 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) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |