2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 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 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
