2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 343 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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 (835 Nm) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2300 mm |
