Why the 318 is a phenomenal engine...

All this love for the small blocks and how great they run.
OK Anyone ever drive a 1960’s 440?
Yes I have, and had a '69 Coronet R/T with a 440 magnum, 4 speed, and a 3:54 Dana rear end.
Stock other than headers and electronic ignition, and it went like hell.
Sometimes I think that if I put that engine and combination in an A-Body, it would be awesome.
It really set you back in the seat with the torque, and it still had the stock cam...
Beautiful!