Which is faster horsepower or torque?

[Andy M]

Two identical cars in weight, layout, engine capacity and layout, body design etc with the same type of gearbox (but different ratios bespoke to their respective engines), which would be quicker over 1/4 mile:

A car with 600bhp and 400lb/ft?

Or a car with 400bhp and 600lb/ft?

[Andy M]

Topbox said:

When is this torque available and what rev range can I have ax power?

Both gearbox and engine on each vehicle is tuned for maximum acceleration efficiency over the 1/4 mile.