This is kind of apples and oranges bc you can't really compare these 2 machines. I say if you must have just one, go with the Horizon because it offers so much more and has so many perks/features that will make any project easier and more fun. That said, I have a number of vintage Singers and i LOVE them too but if I had to choose between those two, I'd go w/ the Horizon! Also, the slant needle Singers aren't ideal for FM based on what I read and hear.