2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada 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 375 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada. 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 827 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada 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 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 116 L |
