Hell another argument presented: You don't have to be "original" if there is a good idea. I mean my subaru is not the most original thing on the road; however, it is functional (bends, straights, highway). If you want to build a car RWD164 makes a point. You spend money on wings and body kits. Since you say that money is always an issue, body kits are freaking expensive. Use that money toward an engine part such as cams, valves, valve springs.

Oh and the whole FWD drag cars: No point in arguing this cause all things have been said. As for all wheel drive cars being half wrong, no also. When you have all four contact points of the car to the ground spinning this makes for better 60' times which brings your overall time down.