289 vs 318 ..... Ford vs Mopar

With some work, D/Darts were capable of running in the high 12's in the 105 mph area. They were quick but not class competitive.
The problem with the D Dart was, in the next year, 67, you could get a big block in a Dart. The D Darts were really badass but short lived. It's very unfortunate Chrysler couldn't have put that package together as the initial power train in the 64 Barracuda when it debuted. The rustangs wouldn't stood a chance.