Originally Posted by
big_wasa
Depends on what your plans for the engine are ? But an st170 will be cheaper stronger and have bigger brakes a better interior as standard and more power to start with.
The only advantage with the Duratec is slightly less weight out front.
Well you have to find an st though, I was lucky to find that 3door(bought new locally). The alternative is import a used one from you and pay exorbitant annual road tax!!
Is the engine swap straightforward? Don't want to mod