1986 Ford Granada vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 33 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, 1986 Ford Granada (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 127 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Granada | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
