1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 356 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Conquest | 212 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
