1978 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Singer |
Model | Capri | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 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 | 1116 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |