Originally posted by SilentRacer640
Alright thanks.
Hey one more quick question when i was buying the 02 ZX3 i took a look at an 04' model it has a Duratec 2.3 liter engine with 145 hp instead of the Zetecs 2.0 130hp, you ever drive or ride in one of those?
Also, this is a stupid question but why does Ford end there engine with "tec"?
Thanks
I have driven a few Mazda 3's and the new '05 Focus ST with the 2.3l Duratec. The motor is simply a much better engineered motor compared to the 2.0l Zetec. Better power range, aluminum block, better head design, etc.
No idea about the "tec" deal. The Zetec series motor has been around for quite a long time over in Europe. I'm a bit rusty, but I think they started in Formula Ford type racing over in Europe and were found in some of their Escorts and Fiestas. They actually had an 8 and 12 cylinder Zetec motor available to the aftermarket.
Duratec started in the US with the 2.5l V6 found in the Contour/Mistique. The 2.3l Duratec is actually a Mazda motor...not sure if the V6's were Ford or Mazda design.
So I guess the "tec" names are Ford's gimmick for their smaller DOHC motors.
