1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 34 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 550 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, 1990 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1753 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
