[tkb289]

This may be a bit simplistic of an answer to the Hypothetical question ... but I would base the choice on how the cars actually were to drive. Take each one out for a test drive and based on the handling, performance and overall feel of the car, then make a decision.

An aside ... many years ago, I had (2) '65 fastback Mustangs. The first was a plain 'C' code 289 with an automatic. The second one was a GT350 look alike, more power, 4 speed and some of the other goodies. The look alike was the clear winner on paper, but in actually driving and owning the cars, the plain 'C' code was the better car.

Just my .02


- Tim