1980 Italdesign Medusa vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Italdesign Medusa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Italdesign Medusa (120 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Italdesign Medusa should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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:
1980 Italdesign Medusa | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Italdesign | Mercury |
Model | Medusa | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |