Cougar has ~17.01 lb/hp and ~17.52 lb/ft-lb of torque Eclipse has ~19.76 lb/hp and ~21.28 lb/ft-lb of torque
Thats a BIG difference, and numbers dont lie... I dunno if having an automatic versus a 5 spd will "fix" that much of a difference. But if it does, thats definately impressive. I guess its mostly driver skill.
NeoVB 1997 Eclipse GS
NeoVB 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS TURBO 1995 Mitsubishi Galant ES DOHC TURBO 1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD