Thread: What's the best option?

the torqueflite will sap power like you wouldnt believe but you wont kill it.later classics are more refined and powerfull but more trouble,generally.

Originally Posted by HPR50

Hello Everyone,

As per previous post I am looking at a Classic with a Torqueflite that is a very nice clean old car but I intend to use this as a weekend offroad and camping play car and have my concerns about the torqueflite holding i back a bit offroad. I have also looked at a nice 2 door Manual and a 1991 3.9 Vogue. They are all the same money with the old auto the best condition then the others the same. Will the older carby models be less hassle? What would be the best offroad?

It will appear to be less trouble if you feel confident with carbbies.

Mechanical control/tuning devices appear to be less troublesome as they have a greater range of slightly off tune where the car will still work. Fuel injected vehicles will run better (more power for the fuel and smoother) and consistently on tune until they stop working or change significantly.

Get the lowest milage/best looked after vehicle you can find. If fuel costs are a concern then look for something with gas fitted or go the diesel.

A VM powered Turbo D would be amusing(if you could find one) but I know the V8's as have had a Vitesse Dev 4.6 Vogue and a 1994 ClassiC. I was just curious to know whats the best offroad and easiest to maintain.