1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 94 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |