But this might not help 0-60 time if the engine is peaky and need to be in the power band to produce the goods. Close ratios means that the power band can be better utilised.
However, 0-60 is as a performance measure is not ideal. In fact it is theoretically possible that a slower 0-60 car will cross the finishing line of a fixed length track before a faster 0-60 car. (even at full blast!). IMO we should try to get away from 0-60 time, bet it will never happen.