2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1401 kg more than 1988 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2560 mm |