1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 343 kg more than 1953 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Mustang | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
