Allan Streib wrote:

Do you have any knowledge of how the ecotec compares to the Ford Zetec,
in terms of power, reliability, longevity, etc.

I think the 2.2 ecotec has it all over the 2.0 zetec for horsepower and fuel economy (140-145hp depending on the air cleaner), my mom's 2006 Malibu gets 36mpg at 70mph, Cavalier with a 5sp would get more like 40-42mpg, something I don't think a Focus can do. Can't say much about the longevity of either, except for the occasional 40,000-100,000 mile timing chain failure on pre 2004 ecotec. I did a little searching, looks like the timing chain was fixed mid-year on 2003 cars, so all the 2004s should be good.

Mitch.

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