1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 2 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 310 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Conquest | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
