2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (335 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 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.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |