2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 378 kg more than 1969 Lincoln Continental. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Arnage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2980 mm |
