Better in what way?
"Better" is a state of mind.

New cars get better mileage.
New cars put out less pollution
New cars have better technology
New cars do better in crashes (save lives).....................................................
New cars require much LESS maintenance!
Old cars are easier to easier to work on unless you have a 1973-77 230 or 280.

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