1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 525 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1599 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
