I am looking for opinion/facts as to if an outboard suspension
Formula Ford built in 1979 (Dulon MP21) or 1980 (Lola 5?0) can be as
competitive in CM as an inboard suspension car built in 1982 (Reynard)
or 1986 (Van Dieman). I have found several cars for sale in
my price range that can fit my rather large frame, which is a good
trick. Thing is, the outboard suspension cars both have fresh Andresen
motors with no races and more room. Both inboard suspension cars have
several road races on the motors, both Williams motors I believe and
would be pretty tight fitting in the shoulders. Everything else in the
cars is pretty equal and all cars are in very "fresh" condition.
Question is, can the outboard suspension cars be competitive in CM? The
Dulon seems to have a very "correct" suspension geometry to handle
really well.
Also is a more powerful and fresher motor more important than the
inboard vs. outboard suspension design? I would like to be able to go at
least 3 years without having to do a motor rebuild and wonder if a motor
with a few road races is going to break my budget? If so, I would have
to get a cheaper car putting the newer cars out of my price range.
Also, how important is it to have a car that fits "right". With
shoulders over 22" wide, most newer cars push my shoulders forward to
fit, where the older ones I can sit back with my shoulders touching the
frame, but flat against the seat.
What do you think?
Thank You,
John Moore
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