1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 15 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
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 Singer SM 1500 (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Singer |
| Model | Familia | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
