1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 58 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 451 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5409 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3510 mm |
