2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 734 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Consul |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 101 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2550 mm |