2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird 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 266 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 772 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 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 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
