1953 Singer SM 1500 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 573 kg more than 1953 Singer SM 1500. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 Singer SM 1500 has manual transmission. 1953 Singer SM 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Singer SM 1500 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Singer | Ford |
Model | SM 1500 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2838 mm |