I don't know about F-16, F-18, MiG-29, they are light fighters with low fuel quantity. They are probably more maneuverable in clean configuration, but from what I know the tactic that was thought to the F-14 pilots was fly aggressive defensive maneuvers, and they run them out of fuel in no time (Especially the F-16). Now the F-15 and Su-27, are in the same category, and I can't wait to try F-14B vs F-15C scenario in DCS arena to find out how will Cat hold on. Finally after 21 years we are getting a F-14 study sim (the last being 1994 Microprose F-14 Fleet Defender). Can't wait to try the Tomcat.