1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 18 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1090 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1951 Singer SM 1500 has manual transmission. 1951 Singer SM 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Mercury | Singer |
Model | Monterey | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2320 mm |