2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln Continental 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 (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln Continental. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln Continental. (571 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Arnage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
