2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus 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 245 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (156 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 631 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |