2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1469 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Shelby GT 500, 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |