2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 804 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2220 mm |
