1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1991 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1991 Ford Taurus is newer by 39 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 2,512 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Taurus weights approximately 885 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, 1991 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1991 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2512 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2700 mm |
