1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia 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 120 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 630 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
