1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 50 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 705 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4605 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3510 mm |
