1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 1024 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 Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2967 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2760 mm |
