2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (500 HP) has 460 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
