1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 51 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 795 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, 2002 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1982 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
