1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE is newer by 57 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford EDGE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford EDGE (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford EDGE weights approximately 1325 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, 2013 Ford EDGE (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford EDGE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | EDGE |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2824 mm |
