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It really depends for me. If I was buying it as an investment I'd go with the older one but if I actually wanted something that was decent to drive, I'd go with the newer one. On the investment end, many would argue you can get a higher return investing in something other than cars.
i would go for the 1970 challenger. as nice as the new one is, it still isnt the original, and the original can be built into what i want it to be.
I can say with some confidence that it will take a boat load of money to get a 1970 Challenger to drive anywhere as nice as the modern Hellcat. I'm not just talking power either, the changes to the chassis and suspension would need to be brutal and then you'll be left with a Challenger that is worth less than a factory stock one.
The ideal candidate for a classic Challenger is an older person looking to relive their memories who doesn't care about how poorly the car drives. Anyone looking for a decent driving experience should really look elsewhere.
Paying out the nose for 1970's technology doesn't make much sense to me when the modern counterpart is better in every way. Plus, the values for those older muscle cars are already off their peak highs about 8-10 years ago... the market is dwindling for people willing to pay the big bucks for them.
The current Challenger came in dead last vs the Camaro and Mustang in most comparisons, and the Hellcat doesn't hold a candle to the Viper in terms of styling or appeal.
My neighbor has gone through similar thoughts, restore his classic Challenger or sell it and buy a new one. He's owned it since his pre marriage days, but it has been stored for the past 20 years. So far, it is still sitting in the garage and he's driving his same Ford truck. I think I need to challenge him to finish his car before I get my Mustang back on the road with a new motor and paint job!
Paying out the nose for 1970's technology doesn't make much sense to me when the modern counterpart is better in every way. Plus, the values for those older muscle cars are already off their peak highs about 8-10 years ago... the market is dwindling for people willing to pay the big bucks for them.
The current Challenger came in dead last vs the Camaro and Mustang in most comparisons, and the Hellcat doesn't hold a candle to the Viper in terms of styling or appeal.
I'll take the older ones any day. Nothing to appealing about the newer ones. I see one and say to myself. So.
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