2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 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 (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 764 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Taurus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 31 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |