1994 Bugatti EB 110 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Bugatti EB 110 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bugatti EB 110 (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bugatti EB 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bugatti EB 110 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Bugatti EB 110 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Bugatti EB 110 (612 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Bugatti EB 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bugatti EB 110 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | EB 110 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 612 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
