1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 871 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4009 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
