1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 53 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 601 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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5409 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2730 mm |
