2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 187 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mustang | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
