1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 905 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3157 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2800 mm |
