They are both nice cars, yet the svt wasnt meant to be a pocket rocket like the srt.

Also, why compare hp and leave out torque?
The srt makes 245-250 ft-lbs at the wheels.
Duratec isnt near that much.

Those with money can put it into a 3L, which I would do also, yet for a brand new car for 20,999, with a lsd, equal length half shafts, and almost every other part upgraded, it cant be beat.
....until the next econo pocket rocket comes out and takes the spotlight