2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage 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 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1619 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang 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 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4604 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 | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |
