Newbie - Realistically, what engine/gearbox should I opt for?

[jonte]

Originally Posted by les g

Hi Jonte
well acceleration is the easiest thing to achieve
a long time ago we got 2L Capri and put a diff from a Mk2 1300 estate cortina in it and putsome wide sticky firestones on it
accelerated like a scolded cat!!!!!! honest it would whip the ar*e off nearly
anything!!!!
problem was it would not go above 85 mph and you was forever changing gear
what you crave is easily done
the choice,s are yours alone to choose from
cheersles g

Gosh les g you are going back!!!!

Your obviously an old hand at this and I'd love to hear more, if that's okay?

Bearing in mind, I think I'm right in saying this, that Capris and Cortinas are now classics in heir own rite and bits no doubt hard to get hold of, what would be the most recent equivalent?

Thanks for getting in touch

Jonte