Ghosst, you gotta learn to relax.
I too was once a Contour owner (until Dec 19 2001), and also traded it in for a FASTER, yes faster Spec V. Driven one? If not, shut up until you do. I had a 95 GL Duratec/stick and it was one of the quicker cars in the GTA. Ask some of the longer-term members, and they'll vouch. The Spec V is quicker, and don't forget, a few hundred pounds lighter.
I've got 15K km on the Spec V now, and trust me, you'll be driving the tires off an SVT to keep up, but you could keep up, maybe. At least Chris Wong could
I'll get off my soapbox now.