1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 914 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4940 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2950 mm |
