1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 203 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 386 Nm |
| 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 | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
