1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 247 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1558 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
