Ah, but my experience of being within the cockpit door is limited to the 1-11, a true aviators aircraft, and I loved the time dearly. Oh and yes I forgot, the occasional 707 before that.
No powered controls, naff air conditioning, and paper towels or napkins placed behind the neck when landing, to stop the ample supplies of cold water that sheeted off the roof.
Exactly what benchmark are you referring to? I'd seriously like to know.