2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1803 kg more than 1963 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 (876 Nm) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
