1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 61 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 1181 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Escape |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2690 mm |
