1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 7 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Conquest | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
