TT-> not even OEM new motors. modded/rodded W/E. IMO Old>New (in style points)
Johawk-> yeah, you can clean up a modern motor, but lets take for instance, Chevy smallblocks. LSx and the original carburated 350.
LSx> takes far more wiring to make it run.
coil packs
electric fuel pump
starter
ECU
MAF
knock sensors, crank position sensor, cam position sensor
ignition
carb 350> absolute basic shit
starter
distributor
plug wires
ignition.
on another side note, if you were offered (FREE) a brand new '05 Ford GT, and an '05 Ferrari F430, which you you take?