1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1976 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1976 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 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 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fiesta (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 215 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, 1976 Ford Fiesta (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1976 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1117 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2290 mm |
