360 or 440 for my 1970 dart daily driver
I had this same question when I went to step up my game in my A-Body. I really gave the big block thoughts a truly serious amount of consideration ~ but in the end I could not get past the weight penalty. With what can be done so simply & easily these days with a small block I find the advantages "out-weigh" the disadvantages. I built my 360 into a stroker with big-block power and feather weight. Car feels great.
As for stoplight drags... I won't be hypocritical and say that is out of the question forever. A short zing next to a Vette, Camaro or Mustang is not unheard of. Just mind your manners & keep it sane is all we need to ask. Lets not assume we can change human nature.