1984 Dodge Conquest vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1984 Dodge Conquest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 540 kg more than 1984 Dodge Conquest.
Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Conquest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Conquest | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Conquest | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3080 mm |
