I know a lot of guys here are very fond of their 'Priors' and I know you can't make one thing better by trying to make something else look bad (though politicians do that all the time)
That said, The 65 and newer 3 cylinder Fords were a ground up, whole new platform.
Ford took everything they had learned from 1939 onward and applied it to the new models.
They made an outstanding machine.
More reliability, more longevity, more transmission options, heavier duty and in my opinion, they are easier to work on than the 4 cylinder models.
Every generation of Ford was better than the last - 9N,8N,NAA,Hundreds (55-64) and Thousands.
And you are more likely to get the better options with a 3 cylinder - LPTO, PS, diff lock, etc.
Never, ever trust the tach on a 65-75 unless you actually see the hour meter turn over with your eyes. And if you buy a gasser, points are a PIA to install.
Neutral safety switch was lame on them.
And parts will be more expensive than a prior.
Don't forget that a 2000 and 3000 are almost identical machines so keep an open mind on that.
Lastly, the Ns were handsome little tractors but Ford never again built a decent looking tractor.
So don't buy one for looks.
Oh, and as for color, Ford probably built more Blue trctors than all other colors combined.
So the 'correct' color for a Ford is Empire Blue.
Now you fellows who love your priors, if you jump on me here I'll play politician on you and just agree with every thing you say.
Then I'll go back to thinking what I think