1993 Bugatti EB 110 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 110 (553 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 425 kg more than 1993 Bugatti EB 110.
Because 1993 Bugatti EB 110 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 110 will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Bugatti EB 110 (611 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 110 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | EB 110 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 611 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
