I've got an 06 Zetec Climate 2.0TDCi - Went for the sports seats, suspension, interior over the grandad ghia mods (sunglasses case.....wtf) and i love it. 136bhp and bags of torque, stick to the road like glue as well.
Though the Ghia will have lumpier suspension that the Zetec/Zetec Climate
looks mint too
17" alloys are a worthy option too, as is the upgrade to the Sony head units
The 0-60 is nothing special to be honest, but if you floor it in 3rd, 4th or 5th gears you'll be well impressed. I do 25,000 miles a year in mine and most of that is motorway, it's a big comfy cruiser when you want it to be, but equally is great fun when you want to give it the beans