1970 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 292 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |