There was a time in the mid 60s to maybe 68 in which the 442s seemed to be the dominant muscle care at least where I lived.
It had a 400 cubic inch engine. The 4-4-2 stood for four barrel carburetor. Four speed transmission and dual exhaust.
Those 442s were beating the SS-396s, and GTOs too.
Thanks, i forgot about the 4 banger.