I can say for sure that the V6 5 speed is a hoot to drive. Even teh 4Cyl 5 speed isn't too bad. But I certainly prefer my Contour.
Green 96 mystique gs 4cyl mtx
16.9 in the 1/4 mile @102500 miles
95SE in Midnight Red MTX
MSDS headers and y-pipe
SVT exhaust
SVT UIM
Optimized se TB.
Full pre 98 SVT body kit
15.741 @ 87.73mph :)