2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 840 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |
