289 vs 318 ..... Ford vs Mopar

318willrun said
My brother had a '64 Fairlane 4 door with a 289 2bbl, but the valve covers were gold and said "special". Fastest "stock" 289 we've seen. Had a 3 on the tree.

It may have had more to do with the manual trans than the motors. 2 barrel carbs are a very limiting factor.