1992 Dodge Shadow car ran okay then parked one night next d

Parked the car in driveway one night and went out next day to go and nothing just cranking thought it was the catalytic converter I disconnected the exhaust system from the manifold and that wasn't the problem it is getting plenty of spark and seems to me the timing is way out just doesn't seem right to just not start after sitting overnight. Cranks over real nice just runs a little bit if you get the gas pedal in the right spot but barely runs then. Car did sit for about a year and a half started it up and took it about 50 miles it passed emissions and then I parked it that night and it just wouldn't start the next day. I replaced the rotor and the cap. I didn't replace that pick up thing under the rotor because the guy at the parts place said that it hardly goes bad. Please offer me numerous suggestions at once because my other car engine froze and I don't have any car to get to work on monday and I really need to fix it by then. Thank you very much for as much consideration as possible. If you are aloud to call me please do so my number is (423)320-4571 and my name is johnny.