1979 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda RX-7 | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | RX-7 | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |