I disagree here, aesthetics aside, if you look at the basic structure of the VF-1 fighter it is clearly based on the F-14, but because of the arms, has a solid body like the F-22. One could even say that and the time mecha technology is so new that the F-14 wing design makes for a logical start with. It really doesn't matter what time they come out.
For a reboot VF-1 I'd keep the basic design, though incorporate some F-22 design aesthetics to keep up with the times, i.e. stealthy and such. JMTC.