Joey HV -
Every replica manufacturer has their own strengths and weaknesses and as a result tend to carve out their own nitch in the market (or simply fade away). I personally am not too crazy for the current FFR body shape, though many people love it. It appears that their next generation bodies will be much more faithful to the originals and I think this will overall serve them well. I have seen some FFRs that could hold their own with just about any thing on the road (James' coupe comes to mind!) BUT, you cannot realistically expect to put (and I'm pulling theses numbers out of my a$$ for purpose of illustration) $30,000 into a car and have the same vehicle as a $60,000 car, or the $60,000 car to be the same as the $120,000 car....
I really don't think the folks at FFR intended for their cars to appeal to the same needs and desires (and budget) of say an ERA, or Kirkham, or .....
The beauty of the Cobra legacy is that it has inspired so many manufacturers to produce so many variations and options, that thrill and fun of owning and driving a "Cobra" is within the reach of so many of us average Joes.
It doesn't matter what brand climb into - just enjoy the ride!
