2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2005 Ford Expedition
Make Bentley Ford
Model Arnage Expedition
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 495 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.3 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 106 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 106 L


 

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