Don’t get me wrong the little Zetec gets the job done when you don’t mind revving a little bit in the process. With us, when you are able to row your own gears it is easier to overlook little things like the buzzy exhaust note, narrow tires, or the just adequate power. If you intend on fun driving or ultimate fuel mileage, the 5-speed manual is a no-brainer. Luckily, with the standard manual transmission getting the little four up to those revolutions is just a downshift and a good prod of the throttle away. The 2.0-liter has aluminum heads and winds out 130hp and 135lb-ft of torque at 5,300 and 4,500 rpm respectively. It was the lifesaver of this little car in our eyes. Our test car came equipped with the DOHC 16-valve ZTEC I4, the sportier of the two available engines. Anyway, for an entry-level car, the Focus can add a flare of fun and style to your everyday commute as we quickly found out. Alright, all jokes aside, but it did come in a Hot Wheels package. At first I thought it was a joke when Ford asked whether I wanted it in paper or plastic. Nothing against the Focus, but when you are moving down from a full-size pick-up one week to a small car the next, the size difference is noticeable to say the least. Half an hour later I had an Infra-Red ZX5 waiting for my impending pick-up. Ok, thought I, the primary truck editor here at AT. “Muxlow, call up Ford and get a Focus for the week,” read the note on my desk. Once again I find myself at the mercy of the small car quota.
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