1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1958 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 676 kg more than 1954 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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2550 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
