1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 70 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Conquest | F355 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
