1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 596 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Conquest | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
