Comp Cams...trouble in paradise?

Back in the 70s, my wifes cousin had a Judge, and I had a Swinger 340. Guess who made it to the end of the block first. 340 for the win! I went for a ride in that Orangemobile.It mighta been slower, but it felt a ton faster. Torque will do that.
Stock teeners were rated the same torque as stock 340s, but 800rpm lower. Of course I wonder if anybody ever proved that. Old teeners pulled pretty hard, at first, but they give up pretty quick too.I had one in a lightweight Demon. A bit of gear, and it was fun. Cant say if it woulda outrun a Goat though.