1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 143 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 130 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |