1985 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 385 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Capri | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Capri | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
