1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2000 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 46 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escort weights approximately 608 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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2000 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Escort |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1983 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
