2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo 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 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2900 mm |
