1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 148 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Ranger |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |