[mitiempo]

Here are the layouts starting with the Cal



And the Pearson



Depends on both condition and updates I would think. With A4's I wonder what else hasn't been upgraded from original - rigging (over 10 years old?), reefing (roller or slab). And at those ages every pump or mechanical item could need replacing. How about sails?

But at the right price either could be a good buy. With A4's and needing other changes certainly less than 20k, maybe a lot less unless a lot of updating has been done.

I like the Pearson for layout, beamier as well, but as posted Cals have a nicer interior finish.

 

[mitiempo]

That Pearson 36 that you show is the model that ended in 1975. You said it was a 1976 Pearson which would make it a 365 which is a great layout and has the stall shower. Most are ketches.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030730132627/http://pearsoninfo.net/365/brochure/365-6.jpg

According to SailboatData the Pearson I showed was last built in 1976. The 365 is a very different boat I agree.

 

[mitiempo]

The 365 did come out in 1976 so maybe there were a couple of the older model also built that year?

There was probably an overlap of models. The 2 are quite different so would appeal to different customers.