1980 Italdesign Medusa vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Italdesign Medusa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Italdesign Medusa. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century 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. 1978 Toyota Century 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. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Italdesign Medusa | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
Model | Medusa | Century |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |