My Elna is very much like my Buick LeSabres. Trusty, hard working, reliable and not very stylish. Though my 'new' Buick has way too many bells and whistles.
My 1952 Singer 128 has a shuttle so I look at her like a Model A.
My 1956 Singer 301A - a classic Chevolet BelAir.
My Kenmore - a used up old Ford - she did well in her day, but had tension problems like my Fords had door problems.
My Singer serger - a piece of junk. I won't insult anyone's car with a comparison.
Interesting question!!!