1980 Italdesign Medusa vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Italdesign Medusa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Italdesign Medusa would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Italdesign Medusa (120 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Italdesign Medusa should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.

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. 1981 Ford Granada 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. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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