1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 383 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (98 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Singer |
Model | Cortina | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 98 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |