Originally Posted by
Davemurphy007
If you're planning on doing any sort of tuning or trying to get a bit more power out of it then, yeah, you will regret not getting a 2.0 litre.
But if you're just using it to smoke around in then they are reasonably pokey for what they are (Focus bodyshell isn't exactly a featherweight). If you find yourself getting frustrated at the massive torque dip between 2.5k and around 3.5k then be assured it's Ford's fault. They put that in there deliberately so that you get 'decent' economy at motorway cruising speeds.
Cheers for the info bud, I think i may buy a 2 litre during the summer. Think i may just be looking for one in good nick to be honest. Maybe have another engine built for it. However, i really am enjoy the Zetec for what it is.
I've taken a shine to your MK1, what mods have you done to yours?