1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 32 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Conquest | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
