i smell flames coming my way, but i really cant tell that big a difference between my $4000 96 SE and my dads 11/12 thou SVT.
You must keep them both below 4K RPM. Driving around town they have same power and both are good handlers. Take her to 7K and you will feel the difference alright. Execute a couple of switchbacks with the SVTs fat 16" KDWs and big brakes and you will feel the difference. You could make the SE into a 3L beast for 4K so its a tough choice...