For me anyway, and this may apply to others, that since I don't race my cobra, a torque monster is just plain fun on the street. I love the feel & sound of throttling the motor. Also, if you can hook up with slicks, TQ is what gets you doing, not HP.
This link is when I sold my 428 FE,....... made just for the buyer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVT7eP8H6rw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3XsqHrtTPY