1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1171 kg more than 1952 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | LTD |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2900 mm |
