1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Conquest and 1985 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Dodge Conquest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Dodge Conquest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Tempo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |