It would be useful for luring enemies into a trap. Especially if they couldn't keep up otherwise. [You never know when luring inconveniently slow enemies into a trap might be the perfect strategy. And when it is, Narvin and his Type 98 with its dematerialization pause function will be all over that.]

By "adaptability" I take it that you're referring to the fact that she miraculously hasn't fallen apart yet. I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

[Your car looks like an escapee from a wrecking yard. Seriously, how do you keep it running?]