1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 142 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |