2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |