1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 775 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Mustang | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
