1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Italdesign Medusa
To start off, 1980 Italdesign Medusa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Italdesign Medusa. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Italdesign Medusa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1980 Italdesign Medusa | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Falcon | Medusa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
