Brainstormin' 440 vs 5.9 ...

Depends, a low CR 440 seem to make about as much torque above 3,000 rpms as a decent 360, below 3,000 rpm a 360 doesn't compare. What's the hp goals ?, Over 400 hp I'd say 440, 350-400 hp with the right gear and stall I would think they would be similar.
I have no horsepower goal... I have a "lower the ET goal" LOL