1984 Dodge Conquest vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Conquest | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
