2003 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2003 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2003 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bugatti Veyron | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Veyron | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
