The 2.0 duratec is a very very near square setup which is optimal for a forced induction setup. Whereas the 2.3 (and 2.5 which is even worse), is out of square, because it's a "stroker" version of the 2.0 liter, meaning the rods have to be longer, which simultaneously give those engines more power and more torque at the cost of a weaker rod and crank setup.
Frisco, TX. Mar 4, 2011. #2. The Ford Motor Company owns rights to build and use the MZR generation of engines under their Duratec brand name for global service in its vehicles since 2003. As of 2011, Mazda will discontinue development of the MZR generation of engines to be replaced by their new SkyActiv generation of engines.
This cool Transit appears in a crowd of guises along with different engine sizes, lengths, roof heights and front or back wheel drive. But this one is the 2.4 long wheel base with semi high roof, back wheel drive. The load space is 3399 mm long, can easily cope with up to 1600kg, will almost take 4 euro pallets or 8×4 boards.