No, it doesnt have a Duratec, its a 1.8L 130Hp engine on the GT. If I were you, I would take the Scort, drive it for a while and save some cash, then with the extra cash buy a really nice SVT tour, or a Cheep one with low miles and mod it with the extra cash you saved.

98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE TEIN H.Tech Springs Tokico HP series Struts Short ram air intake Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust ... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?