2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 401 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Ford Focus, 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 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2008 Ford Focus
Make Bentley Ford
Model Arnage Focus
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 81.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 288 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 55 L