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<blockquote data-quote="Muddytalker" data-source="post: 6880" data-attributes="member: 99">Whilst I agree with the sentiment, there is plenty of argument to say that the older circuits looked better (i.e. more overtaking) because of the cars that were on them.If you put today's machinery on a chicane free Monza, Zandvoort or Mexico City I bet it would still be as difficult to pass on as today's circuits, and likewise stick some Lotus 72s, 49s, Ferrari 246s, Brabhams and BRMs, or even the turbo cars of the late 70's and 80's and they would be able to overtake each other. Why? Because of performance differentials, and the higher chances of error that were around.And when I say performance differentials, it's not just one car being quicker than another, but one having more power at the expense of grip or weight, the turbo boost that used up more fuel, or better brakes but poor straighline speed, etc.That's my take on it, anyway.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Muddytalker, post: 6880, member: 99"] Whilst I agree with the sentiment, there is plenty of argument to say that the older circuits looked better (i.e. more overtaking) because of the cars that were on them. If you put today's machinery on a chicane free Monza, Zandvoort or Mexico City I bet it would still be as difficult to pass on as today's circuits, and likewise stick some Lotus 72s, 49s, Ferrari 246s, Brabhams and BRMs, or even the turbo cars of the late 70's and 80's and they would be able to overtake each other. Why? Because of performance differentials, and the higher chances of error that were around. And when I say performance differentials, it's not just one car being quicker than another, but one having more power at the expense of grip or weight, the turbo boost that used up more fuel, or better brakes but poor straighline speed, etc. That's my take on it, anyway. [/QUOTE]

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