No the gen 1's aren't. They are still pretty quick!! Would love to get my hands on one though and play around with it. Lots of mods to do them now. A lot of gen 1 guys are going the turbo route.
the frame had increased rigidity, it had the 351 w with gt40 heads and upgraded pistons. and pretty much everything else the newer lightning has compared to an xlt minus the blower.
and lowered suspension and lightning buckets, just a BA hot rod truck and posi rear, also have a tube rear bumper that i think belongs on an off roader YouTube - 93 Lightning Burnout YouTube - Aaron's Ford Lightning Burnout Number 1
sweet! i dont know anythin bout those lightnings...theres a black one here thats awesome but ive never had a chance to talk to him