2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP) has 419 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada.
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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada 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 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |
