Match Race ~ 1965 Valiant '273 Commando' vs. 1973 'Duster 340'

I can believe a 340 auto with 3.55's going 14.45 at 95 with factory tires. A 318 2bbl could haze them factory tires, so one can only imagine a 340 having traction problems. I know a lady that bought a brand new '72 demon 340 auto with 3.91. With only 300 miles on it they took it to the strip and ran a 14.20 !