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Since I remember what it was like to be 16, I know that this isn't the answer that you want to hear but "no". The twins are not a good car for a 16 or 17 year old.
The reason I say this is because you will inevitably make a mistake or two while you are learning to drive over the next few years. I know this may be hard to envision now but when you look back, even at 21, you will consider yourself as a "kid" and immature at 16. The thing specific about the 86 is that while it is a confidence-inspiring car, it is not a forgiving car. Ask anyone who has crashed one already. If you push an 86 too hard, it will punish you for it which will result in an expensive lesson learned.
If you are bent on learning how to drive in a front-engine, rear drive car, I would recommend starting with something older, used, and significantly cheaper and get professional instruction even if you don't plan on ever racing. There are really no negatives to this and when you do upgrade your car, you will enjoy it even more.
Still, that's my point of view. I'm sure there will be others who disagree.
Best of luck to you in your decision.
Scott
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