1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1045 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | LTD |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2910 mm |
