1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1558 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2500 mm |
