1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1174 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2910 mm |
