2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon 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 290 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon 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 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
