1993 Bugatti EB 112 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bugatti EB 112 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | EB 112 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5995 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
