ZT-260 vs MG SV

[David]

There have been a few negative comments over on the Rover 75/ZT forum recently about the v8 engined cars, but one comment was that MGR fitted the wrong Mustang engine to the car.
I wonder if the 4.6 litre engine was the only one that MGR could get off Ford for a reasonable price?
If a 260 owner had deep enough pockets I guess they could source and fit the 5 litre v8 engine?

Andrew

I guess that's a bit academic. Not just price I imagine. It had to be fit-able, powerful "enough" and reliable.

The modular 4.6 fits that bill and is strong as an ox. Powered not only Mustangs but Crown Victoria's, cop-cars, taxis and pickups. In the US 400k miles is common and over 1/2 million miles is not unheard off. Mine is over 210k miles and still going strong; sweet as a nut.

... wrong choice? Not in my book. I'm happy as Larry with my 'Olive'. Aren't you with yours?

David