The older Lima 2.3L are SOHC, and a design left over from the Pintos in the 70s. The new Duratech 2.3L is DOHC, and a completely different motor. To try to make more power, towards the end of the Lima motors life span, Ford enlarged it to 2.5L, but the 70s architecture just wasn't up to the task in terms of efficiency. So Ford went with the Duratech engine to make 143hp stock, while delivering 30mpg on the highway.
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