1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 304 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |