1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1115 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4186 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1630 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 |
