1963 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 10 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Cobra | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |