1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six 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 73 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 60 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Conquest | Six |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
