1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1980 Italdesign Medusa
To start off, 1980 Italdesign Medusa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Italdesign Medusa. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1980 Italdesign Medusa has manual transmission. 1980 Italdesign Medusa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 1980 Italdesign Medusa | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Italdesign |
| Model | Deauville | Medusa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 120 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
