1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Dodge |
| Model | Tickford | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
