2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
