1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 15 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 22 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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