The SVT Focus will handle better than the SVT Contour hands down. Why, because I own an S2 focus and it handles better on stock suspension than my old SVT Contour on only Eibachs. (on a short twisty road, i put a few lenghts on my friends H&R equipped 00' prelude) If my S2 had 215/50 KDW's, the handling comparison would almost be further in favor of the S2. (not to mention when i put these ground-controls on sitting at my shop) The focus ZX3 chassis is simply superior. There are a couple people in this forum who have driven my S2 that also have SVT contours, that would totally agree. The steering is tuned alot better than the CSVT, the balance of the S2 is almost perfect neutral, in fact, it slightly oversteers. Regardless of what those think who have not driven an S2, take it from an owner of both cars. Anyone in the GA area is welcome to come drive some twisties with me. Bring your springs...I'll be wearing stock suspension and R rated tires. (I can NOT comment on a stock ZX3 suspension, never really flogged one).
