1953 Plymouth Cambridge vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Cambridge | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3569 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
