2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Capri |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
