1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra 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 174 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Sierra | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
