1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1576 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
