2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1990 Ford Scorpio. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |