2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Arnage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2980 mm |
