Is Ford's Duratec 20E Engine Enough to Compete in the Green Car Race?

[Dagenais]

FordVehicles.com

The second new engine is the super clean Duratec 20E, with 130 hp. This engine powers the Partial Zero Emissions or “PZEV” Focus, and is standard in the Green States. This engine decreases both fuel and oil consumption.

There have been lengthy delays on Ford's first hybrid car (The Escape). There was news about Ford offering a Focus Hybrid to the public, but with an engine like that, is it neccesary?

Honda and Toyota have a strong hold on Hybrid technology as far as compact sedans go.

The Duratec Engine by the description, is both environmentally friendly and powerful. Kind of like Honda's 1.7-liter VTEC, which is fuel-efficient, but has 117-hp.

 

[dduardo]

Who needs an eco friendly car when I can drive a lamborghini that gets 9 gallons to the mile with 5 to 6 times the horsepower then that puny honda.

 

[Dagenais]

Who needs an eco friendly car when I can drive a lamborghini that gets 9 gallons to the mile with 5 to 6 times the horsepower then that puny honda.

That's if you have the extra $300,000 to spare on a Lamborghini.

 

[dduardo]

Good Point !

 

[Dagenais]

For the money, the Ford Focus isn't a bad performing car at all. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The Ford Focus has made the Car & Driver Top 10 List for a few years now, a title worth touting.

 

[franznietzsche]

Who needs an eco friendly car when I can drive a lamborghini that gets 9 gallons to the mile with 5 to 6 times the horsepower then that puny honda.

The Aston Martin would be better.