Megasquirt is not a totally easy solution. I have one in my 3door.

Simple bolt in is a zetec or pinto 16v with carbs. Mind the car's fuel pump though. No wiring looms, no pissing about. Jet it, drive it. Seeing as how the OP keeps saying "learn" I don't think MS is right at this point.

I never learned carb setup/teardown and wish I had.