Hello all, new here and after going thru the entire forum I ask for your advice.

I'm looking to pick up an FC strictly for track use. No racing, yet, but for DE's. Wanted to get opinions from you more experienced racers.

I've been looking at some cars, and am kinda favoring 2.

1) '88 SE w/roof, 4 lugs, just under 200K, all stock, comp ~110 on both rotors, bad clutch. $1200

2) '90 GTU w/everything from a GTUs....tranny, rear end, brakes, aluminum hood, & has manual rack. 140K chassis and 60K motor....but comp was ~70 on the front rotor and ~85 on the rear. $3000

My question is which would be a better starting point?
Which, for a wannabe backyard mechanic, would be easier to track prep?
Would the cost/time/ease to convert the 88 suspension/brakes/rear end be smarter then the probably rebuild on the 90?
Is the difference in price enough to make up for the differences in setup?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.