1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 935 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4096 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2950 mm |
