2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra 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 347 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
