1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1179 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Montego |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3010 mm |
