2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |