2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 213 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
