ABS is really only a way for folks that can't get the most out of thier brake systems top get more out of it in the bad situations.
EBD is pretty new in the braking world, and I'm pretty sure that no contique (Cougar too) ever got EBD. And if they did, its not "real" EBD, but just an electronic prop valve, rather than a real distribution system (you see these on vehicles w/ IVD)
Split Mu braking also can be a challenge (when the two sides of the car have dramatically different levels of grip, like described above) Manufacturers spend a great deal of time these days developing a system that doesn't respond badly to split Mu (like was described above)
Don't get me started on panic assist braking . . .
