2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 194 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon 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 1976 Ford Falcon
Make Bentley Ford
Model Arnage Falcon
Year Released 2004 1976
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6752 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 450 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 491 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2830 mm


 

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