I think (think) the F14 was intended an interceptor for fleet defense and designed around the Phoenix Missile system while the F15 is more of a fighter superiority aircraft. I guess that's why the F15 is the better pure fighter.
true but both are truly amazing aircraft. I remember back in 2003 at NAS jax they had an airshow there, i was 12. and one of the aircraft they had let people climb onto and take photos and just sit in the cockpit was an F-14, i don't remember the model of F-14, but i do remember the feeling of sitting inside of it, and just thinking. Wow! just Wow. sadly they retired it before i came of age to try my luck at getting to fly her.

To a great Fighter, And to Grumman.