1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1144 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Bee | Comet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3279 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2950 mm |