That's the same argument I hear about welding machines. Are the welding machines of today better? They do have many features that can make them easier to use, but I see many more welding machines that are still in use today that were made 70 years ago then I do welding machines made 25 years ago.
Apples and oranges.
You are comparing quality of manufacturing of the machine.
Compare that 70 year old machine to a new fangled computer controlled welder.