1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 20 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1343 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Montego |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3000 mm |
