1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1981 Ford Granada
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 Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |