1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 47 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1835 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5407 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3490 mm |
