JDM vs Muscle Cars: Street Race Showdown Thoughts

So I was chatting with some buddies the other night about this exact topic, and it got pretty heated. We all know the classic arguments – the raw power of a big V8 muscle car versus the agility and tuning potential of a JDM machine. On a real street, with all its imperfections and surprises, which one really has the edge? I’m leaning towards JDM for their handling and aftermarket support, but I’ve seen some monstrously fast Mustangs and Camaros that would beg to differ. What’s your take? Have you had any experiences or seen races that settled the debate?