I would also prefer rear wheel drive ,still do ....and not just to hoy the backend round on the corners thinking your in The Sweeney (which I am

) but front wheel drive stuff is to much of a clart on drive shafts are too soft IMO ...inline motor, 4 speed box or auto box(no clutch plate to fart on with ..just filters and oil to keep an eye on) ,a one piece propshaft and a live back axle that you cud rig up to be used as a power take off to turn summat ??! coffee grinder ! lol.....no NR ...you are bang on....much more practical for a prepper ...as they are more durable than most newer ecu/brain electronicbullshit kinda stuff that will only be good for as a place to shelter in or grow stuff in !!