1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 11 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Indigo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |