2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 237 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1478 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
