Duratech is a very good motor
I have driven my parents two Taurus sedans, a 99' and an 02', both equipped with the Duratech. They feel very responsive and torquey, despite Fords pedestrian claim of 200 horse and 200 lb/ft. I have allways felt that there was more power in that engine waiting to be released, and Mazda, Lincoln, and Noble have proven me right.
I never understood why Ford refused to install the variable valve timing they employ in the Lincoln LS on higher end Taurus'. All the while Honda, Nissan, and Toyota passed them by with more and more pwerfull V6 engines in their sedan. Mazda also tweaked the Duratech for 20 more horse in their 6s.
Also, I allways thought the 2.5 was a de-stroked version of the 3.0, not the other way around. The GT90 was in fact powered by two Lincoln V8's with two cylinders each lopped off, and spot welded together. At least that's what I've read.
Most wanted cars:
Ford GT, Aston Martin DB9, Nissan Skyline R-34 V-Spec II, 2004 SVT Cobra Mustang, VW Golf R32, TVR Cerbera 4.5, Ford Focus RS, Aston Martin Vanquish S
Still waiting.....Shelby Cobra, Shelby GR1, 2006 Ford Lightning, Next generation SVT Mustang Cobra 2006? Mazda Speed RX8