I raced a 00 Contour sport yesterday, i took it with ease, i have a 99 zetec mtx they have a v6 atx, should a mtx zetec be able to take the atx duratech?

99 Contour LX MTX, Cone Air Filter, Custom Grille 95 Neon ATX Intake, Ractive Muffler, Green Painted valve cover, fuel rail, and intake, b/w painted interior, white exterior trim, shaded tail lights