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I don't know why SVT didn't just borrow from the cosworth side of the house. The escort cossies are still legendary cars. I guess they wanted to keep with their Naturally Aspirated high efficiency theme that they have been know for in the past. The problem is the FSVT was 5 years newer technology than the CSVT and still can't outperform it. I never understood why they realeased the FSVT without without at least equaling the performance of the CSVT...I mean come on its a 2door hatch versus a 4 door sedan. The car still pulled great reviews for its handling, ride, braking and moderate cudos for the engine performance. A good car but not great.
Another thought, compare that with GM's 2.3L Quad4 powerplant released in 1988 with 180HP...um 15 years later and it barely matches it?

warmonger