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Originally posted by D Davis:
Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
PSSSSSS guess what darrel the ZX2 doesn't have a MTX-75 compleatly diffferent tranny which might I add is worse than the two variations of the MTX-75 meaning pre and post 98 
Really? I didn't know that 
Yeah...the Focus with the SPI engine has a different trans too. Not the MTX-75. I am guess this is the other one your referring too.
I have none of the above. I have a Getrag 6 speed. 
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The Cougar's coefficient of drag is 0.32, the Contour's is 0.31. The Zetec Cougar's base weight is 2900 or more, the Contour's can be as low as 2769.
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Originally posted by Paul Kienitz:
the Contour's can be as low as 2769.
i know they say that, but what contour ever came w/o a hood, power locks, and an interior? 
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Originally posted by D Davis:
Not much but try. However, I've heard the ZX2 MTX-75 has different gearing more suitable to acceleration than top speed - hmmmmmmmmmm
they also have a speed limiter that kix n at 112 MPH... at least on the 1999's
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Originally posted by D Davis:
Not much but try. However, I've heard the ZX2 MTX-75 has different gearing more suitable to acceleration than top speed - hmmmmmmmmmm
they also have a speed limiter that kix in at 112 MPH... at least on the 1999's
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Originally posted by Paul Kienitz:
Originally posted by D Davis:
Haha - if we included Foci, ZX2s and Cougars our Zetecs would be scrambling to stay out last place 
Wait, are zetec Cougars really any faster than zetec Tours? If so, why?
because Cougars are Lighter!!!!!!!
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my speed limiter (when i had one) kicked in at 112mph.
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Originally posted by 1fast95tour:
because Cougars are Lighter!!!!!!!
no they are not lighter... they cougar is about the same as a contour. now a ZX2 is MUCH lighter than the contour.
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oh...i assumed they were cuz they are smaller, guess when you assume things u make an ass of yourself  
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