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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 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. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 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 | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 235 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |