Are you going to be using 1S Lipo or 4 cell NiMH?
If it's Lipo then a link car will work better since they are made for 1S lipos.
If it's NiMH then you can choose either link or T-Plate.
Sorry about the general answer but you sort of asked a general question. There are many options out there but you need to refine your search.
I use the AE 12R5.1 and like it with 1S, Tekin RS/13.5 and a Trinity LiFe RX pack. Others at the track use CRC with Lipo RX packs and regulators or Boosters.