I have to agree with Bart on that one. I would highly recommend a stock 6 banger for your first car. I am not trying to be a wise guy but I was young once. At least I think I was. My foot had two positions on the gas peddle to the floor or not on it all. I was 18 before I had my first hot car. Not that I had that any more since at 18 but I think that two years of driving experience might have kept me from wrapping it around a tree. So like Bart find yourself a decent stock Gremlin it will have the power you need. Then after you had it awhile think about building it up or buying yourself some monster ride. Like to see you around for a while.
Terry