1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 71 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 134 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
