Coil Over vs Torsion Bar

It seems to me that everyone considers coil over front suspension an upgrade to the torsion bar setup. ...why?
Is it really superior?
I thought torsion bar suspension was supposed to be one of the big benifits over Ford and Chevy?

Let's discuss


Jeff
well now I'm confused- I've been seriously considering the coil over front suspension, but the argument for the torsion bar which I've always seen as awesome suspension, looking like a keeper.
my issue is-I have 2-1/8" headers for a '64 B body and I don't think they will clear on the A body platform, any comment on that? (comment meaning help)