1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 13 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 430 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Zodiac | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
