2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1469 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 699 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri
Make Bentley Ford
Model Arnage Capri
Year Released 2008 1978
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 60.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 288 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 58 L


 

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