Domingo, you are a smart guy.
Why would you ask if ANY old car can be made to beat the most modern, high dollar race car currently on the market?
Seems to be a loaded question for arguing OR a fantasy of a 15 year-old.

Since you are a smart guy, I will give you an answer. Get the most up to date race car from the past and build from there.
Maybe something like this with a modern V8...
http://www.allpar.com/racing/shelby-dodge-canam.html