1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Ford Contour
To start off, 1996 Ford Contour is newer by 40 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Contour weights approximately 727 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, 1996 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Contour |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1989 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
