PT 40 vs PT 36 and...DDEC vs Mechanical DD

[Tom]

Rainy day question here in Northern Minnesota.

1) Where in the floorplan layout do you notice the difference between
the PT 36 and PT 40. Ie; where has the four feet been removed and how
significant is it in a daily living impact.

Is a 6V92 with a PT 36 a better first coach...or is it better to look
for a PT 40 with an 8V92?

2) After reading the post Tom linked this AM the mechanical DD's
appear more simple to take care of? If the most maintenance I would do
might be fluid changes...is the DDEC and DDEC II preferable...or again
is the mechanical version more reliable and predictable.

Curious mind want to know...TIA...Tom Rootness in Northern Minnesota

P.S. Some nice '85-'86 PT's for sale at ever decreasing prices...TMR