I have both cable and linkage each in my two cars. The linkage has been way easier to control and keep tuned. The cable stretch's and then reqiures attention now and then. I do lubricate each rod end with a drop of
oil annually as it takes about 3 minutes. Then I check for play or bind, top quality components are key I think as is looking things over once or twice a year.
Both work, if your linkage in a Cobra catch's on the hood your setting it up wrong.
Call John Bessey! He has a bunch of experience with linkage.