1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 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 69 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
