1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |