1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 346 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Conquest | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
