well, if you want to get into semantics then sure, they increase effective but not actual displacement.
The 5.0 in the Focus wasn't really that hot. I believe it was still in a very streetable, under 500 hp range. The biggest factor would probably be that the Focus doesn't weigh nearly as much as the Marlon Brando-esque Mustang whale wagon.
Add to that a good four link setup in the rear with 4.11s and you've got a really really really fast car.
Jim
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