Generally reckon Flightgear planes had better more realistic flying characteristics back then.
Have tried FSX too but always come back to Flightgear my favourite sim.
Stinson 1.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvMbpBGtZFs
Stampe Antics https://youtu.be/83NZIQuKa0M
Popping Baloons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yizyRJVdF0o
Saab Viggen JA37 https://youtu.be/HC_PKl_tVzE
Not very impressed with this Cessna. Very unrealistic spinning characteristics.