2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 208 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1649 kg more than 1987 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) has 784 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 116 L |