Classic vs modern cars

[obi_waynne]

What are the benefits and disadvantages when comparing a classic car with a modern car?

Which would you prefer to have, something that is a classic or a more modern car assuming purchasing price was around the same?

 

[Lunchmoney]

Classic style with modern engine tech, please

 

[obi_waynne]

There was a 2016 replica Eleanore Mustang at a motor show. All new engine, injection, nitrous etc... but everything else looked like an original Mustang! I guess that would tick your boxes.

Why not old engine tech?

 

[Lunchmoney]

Why not old engine tech?

New engine tech is faster, more efficient and more reliable.
But I find most new cars look dull.

 

[thexav]

I prefer classics, the noise, the look it's the whole package. Plus its fun working on them. Things like setting up the carbs are just not something people know about nowadays.

Modern cars are definitely cheaper to run and less hassle which is why I don't own a classic. Perhaps a classic looking car with modern components is the answer.

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

Why not old engine tech?

Was a PITA tuning multiple carburetors with a bit of garden hose listening to the suction to get them balanced VS MPI a fuel and ignition computer that can be adjusted/tuned/mapped to have the correct amount of fuel supplied at all different throttle openings ,loads and revs.

 

[SLEEPER]

I prefer classics, the noise, the look it's the whole package. Plus its fun working on them. Things like setting up the carbs are just not something people know about nowadays.

Modern cars are definitely cheaper to run and less hassle which is why I don't own a classic. Perhaps a classic looking car with modern components is the answer.

With the prices of some classics going through the roof and some through the stratosphere owning a classic can cost nothing other than the outlay but you have to buy right car.

True it only really works as a second/third car but the ecomnomics are undeniable . And classic will continue to rise. The value of my 32GTR has gone up over the last 3 years way more than the cost of the full cost of owning it - ( garage , insurance , service etc ).
The same would likely apply to most classics . I was lucky with GTR values but most classics will break even if you buy a good stock car.

 

[wizzer]

I don't know of any cheap to run classics? Remember the ads when they said starts first time every time - that was something to boast about, not the norm!

They do look great though, and love the idea of taking a classic and putting modern components inside it for the best of both worlds

 

[obi_waynne]

So what classics would you like to update to modern internal components?

What about a Lancia Stratos or the Rally bred Audi Quattro from the 80's? Would you go back to the 60's or 70's though?

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

TR8 with aV8 LS Chev or a TR7 with a NA S2000 or an Evo turbo motor you chose what would be best

 

[obi_waynne]

You like the TR's then @TCJBOLDIE

 

[obi_waynne]

I don't know of any cheap to run classics? Remember the ads when they said starts first time every time - that was something to boast about, not the norm!

They do look great though, and love the idea of taking a classic and putting modern components inside it for the best of both worlds

I have to agree, the words classic and cheap to run don't usually appear in the same sentence.

 

[JJPtuner]

Honestly, the comparison stops after you look beyond the rubber touching the road. The advances in technology far outpace the minor changes in cars before electric/hydrogen fuels.

I'd keep to the modern car, price being static.

 

[Rudders666]

I'd happily have a '69 charger as a classic if I could afford to run one but this country's tax makes that almost impossible. Must move to the States. Lol. I have to say I much prefer running a newer car as they are far easier to maintain and harder to steal etc, but some of the old yankee grunters I would love to own

 

[Lunchmoney]

'69 Charger would not pay much car tax in the UK. As it's older than 2001 it will be based on engine size, and that caps at £230 (at current rates). Once 2019 hits and the car is 40 years old it would qualify for zero tax charge

 

[Rudders666]

I didn't mean literal car tax, I meant the tax on our fuel more than anything

 

[Lunchmoney]

Ah. Then yeah, you'll suffer the shoddy MPG. What does it get, 3 gallons per mile?

 

[Rudders666]

Sounds about right. Fine to run in the States but would be crippling here

 

[obi_waynne]

Petrol is creeping up even in the states at the moment.

 

[Rudders666]

It's still a hell of a long way off from what we pay here. I filled a 6.2l Camaro SS just last week and it cost me $40!