Comparison Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) & AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (250 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercury | AC |
| Model: | Cougar | Cobra |
| Generation: | Cougar VIII | Cobra (Mk IV) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) | 4.9 i V8 (250 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1990 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 18 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 173 hp | 250 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 5.2 sec |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 407 Nm/3200 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2544 cm3 | 4942 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4700 mm | 4115 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2285 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1340 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 980 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/65 VR15 |