1983 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1980 Italdesign Medusa
To start off, 1983 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 3 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter 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. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bristol Beaufighter | 1980 Italdesign Medusa | |
| Make | Bristol | Italdesign |
| Model | Beaufighter | Medusa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
