I know there are quite a few things, but I'll mention what comes to mind. Optional heated outside mirrors. Better level of rust proofing. Rod shift to cable shift on manual trans. The rod shift was a content upgrade on the Taurus SHO and Ford went backward on the Contour. Manual trans case casting finish quality. SE lost better handling suspension. Less sound deadner throughout the entire body. Front seats on 95 to 97 more comfortable (better pading and better bolstering). Wheel covers on 98 and newer base models are exceptionally ugly and look completly out of place.
