1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham

To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 1967 Mercury Brougham
Make Dodge Mercury
Model Conquest Brougham
Year Released 1985 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 6990 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 143 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 627 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3130 mm


 

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