Duratec 3.0 V6 vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+12 points over Duratec 3.0 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec 3.0 V6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

Duratec 3.0 V6
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
82
Years
2003--2007
2015--present
Displacement
2967 cc
4951 cc
Layout
V6
V8
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
226 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€500--€2,500

Character

Duratec 3.0 V6

"Mondeo III ST220. Ford/Porsche-developed Duratec V6. Chain driven. Oil consumption. Variable intake manifold (IMRC) runner issues. Beautiful engine note. Reliable with care."

Coyote 5.0 V8

"Mustang GT. Modern pushrod-free DOHC V8. Ti-VCT dual variable timing. Exceptionally reliable for a performance V8. Oil consumption on track use. No known catastrophic weaknesses."

Issues Comparison

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

● MODERATE
IMRC runner flap failure €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Coyote 5.0 V8 2

● MODERATE
Timing chain/phaser tick (Gen 1) €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil consumption on track use €0--€500 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2002--2007

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

Mustang S550 2015--2023 Mustang S650 2024--present Mustang S650 2024--present
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