1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX 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 92 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 310 kg more than 1951 Holden FX. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Conquest | FX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
