Look at the tire quality. Tires are half the handling equation anyway. ARe the tires new and/or good quality on one car and not the other?

Also, the struts can look perfect but not have the proper damping effect. Get a BAT euro kit or replace your SVT struts. The mystique won't even be in the same ball park afterwards.

Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black