Ok, so maybe you are suggesting that the engine be replaced with one using pre-1970’s technology. That might be a wise thing to do. The tank would then have the power to not only move but to fight. Assuming there is a backup targeting system installed.
Didn’t have much fuel economy, polluted like crap, were actually less reliable and required way more maintenance. And made way less power than modern counterparts.
Old joke - The advantage of an old points ignition system is that you can fix it by the side of the road. The disadvantage of an old points ignition system is that you will *have* to work on it by the side of the road.
They do not have Computers. They do have electronics.
The condenser coil, the distributer, voltage regulator and the alternator are all vulnerable to an EMP.
Not to mention that the battery is likely to explode.