remember when

I started driving in the late 50's so I grew up with the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. I never had a true muscle car but did have some big V8's. Back then you either had a stick or a 3 speed automatic. With the automatic I remember, and a few tickets to prove it, that when you hit passing gear it would set you back in the seat. I've even chirped a tire in passing gear once in a while. What has this got to do with today and this tow vehicle forum is this. (now get ready you dodge and gm guys) I have a new ford 6.2 gasser with a 6 speed. When I hit passing gear, the engine roars, the tach soars and the truck moves just a little faster, I swear it even slows down before it picks up speed. I think it these trannys with all the gears to choose from. Maybe better for mpg but forget about getting thru the yellow light in a hurry. The higher the gear you are in the more you notice this. Am I the only one to notice or care about this? I like to take off when I put my foot in it and not just hear a roar.