2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair 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) has 391 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1700 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair 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 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Corsair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 876 Nm | 101 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 125 L |