2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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 322 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 835 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Arnage | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |