I agree with the "stress isn't worth it" approach. Just laugh it off, the honk or finger doesn't really hurt you.
My ~80% open throttle acceleration around 2,000 RPM is usually not noticeable when there is any traffic, and sometimes faster when traffic is unusually slow.
Let the speed freak out! Following in the wake of someone else @ 60 mph will be more efficient than driving 50 mph alone. I think... 20% increase in speed should be a 40% increase in drag, so 40% more drag but 20% faster (less engine time). IDK if the safe following distance would over come that, I'd bet it'd be close.
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