1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Conquest would be higher. 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 55 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
