when you say better i have to differ. As far as physique goes, todays bodybuilders are far more massive, leaner, and proportionate.
But when you say appealing, thats a different story. Just so I don't set myself up for any cracks from BiggerStronger, IP, Modiz (i owe you one!) presser and jaywooly.....well shit everyone!...I LOVE FEMALES, with big breasts!!!!!
But the 70's bodybuilders were not so freak looking, they were huge but still maintained a figure that wasn't so different from the rest of the population