1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 50 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 729 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, 2005 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Focus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
