As I'm only 17 I have I have to make do witha 1.3 escort(tell me about it)

I'm putting some money into modding it (not to much obv). What I'm looking for info on is can I put a new (obv not new lol) engine in it when I get a bit older and insurance companys like me more

. I'm hearin u can transfere a 1.8 into the quite easily etc, but I want someone with more experiane to tell me what i can do to make it faster lol

cheers!