Originally Posted by
applesandoranges2010
So a standard zetetc engine ( 2.0L 16V ) wil be able to handle that power then yeah ?
The FWD VS 4WD ? can a fwd escort put down 500 bhp to the tyres without spinning them in every gear ? Like say for a 0-60 sprint ( i would like it under 4 seconds you think 500 HP should be enough?
I wouldn't try to do a sub 4 sec in an escort. Firstly you will be spending alot of money to get a car that is shit to drive 90% of the time. Secondly you will need to spend money on a decent gearbox, driveshafts, engine mounts etc......
As said previously, if you're obsessed with 0-60 buy something else.
If you fancy a low capacity fwd car that can do a 0-60 in the 4s, there is a bloke on here who has a Civic which is stupid fast.