1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep Station Wagon 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 84 more horse power than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Because 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Conquest | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
