Also two diesels, the 2.2 four cyl and the 2.5 5 cyl. They are sibling engines with many similar parts so durabilbity wise they should be equal.

The four cylinder cars will have better balance, the six and five cylinder cars are a bit nose heavy I feel....not much difference.

For a starter car any of them should be fine. Go for the best condition you can afford.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.