Regarding balance and handling with an I6. I’d run my 1970 240z with 300 horse all day long against a 370z through any pass or coastal road...

This is always an interesting topic, but one key point you’re missing is how inflated auto prices are. However, I think your figures for 2017 dollar values are skewed. If you do the math based on minimum wage. A person working 40 hours a week for an entire year could have bought the 4 cylinder Mustang in 1982.…