pinto vs zetec

just looking for confirmation on what i have read in the cost dept, a mildly worked zetec, example, exhaust twin 45 webbers megajolt ect will be compared to moderatly higher worked pinto, example, head work cam twin 45 webbers exhaust ect for a fraction of the cost???
i have a mk1 in the process of rebuild and i am collecting parts and looking for options in the motor dept,
iam after something streetable that i can drive regulary but participate in the odd track day and put a mega grin on my face.
 
cheers

Loaded question,
But IMO, I'd go the zetec for a few reasons,
1 its been done plenty so heaps of info is available
2 Type 9 bolts up
3 plenty of conversion parts and options
4 Reliability and driveability for me Zetec wins
5 You can make it look just as right as a pinto would look in the engine bay AKA BDA replica
6 Cheap aftermarket parts ex USA
7 Lighter than pinto
8 I wasted good money on a big hp pinto build but have made similar hp and better reliability from my Zetec. Just personal experience is all.
9 its a bit of a challenge
 
Again its a loaded question that will depend on alot of factors, but ultimately I'd go zetec.
 
 
 

This should make up your mind... 
 
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If you clean up your pinto block, you can use it as a man made reef in your garden pond
Go with the zetec.

11.9 sec NA pinto :)
http://www.streetfire.net/video/andy-harris_41238.htm
Although there'd be no drivability and the cost of such a set up would pay for a zetec twice over.

yep laurie the maltese are an inspiration too me. 
9.7 secs out a a valve is pretty impressive, 
i like the original engine that comes in the car, but in saying that , zetec would have too be a great conversion
 
you can get some great go fast bits for a pinto though..


 
 

The same as any other motor. You can go the expensive way and buy a twin side draft intake and run Jenvey tb's or raid a bike wrecker for a set of tb's and fabricate a intake to suit. Looks aren't everything to create power !