Some of the -400s are now 19 years old - I wouldn't classify them as antiquated!
The -200 is a lovely, stable aircraft to fly, with good performance. How much handling you get will depend on the airline's operating culture. Mine was leg and leg-about, with more sectors on the -200 than the longer sectors of the -400. Go on, enjoy it!
(21 years and 15,000 hrs+ B747's).