1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2855 kg more than 1955 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5954 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3490 mm |
