1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 76 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Conquest | 109 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
