I drive an SVT, but as a bartender/server, one of my regulars drives a 2000 Contour with the Zetec in it. From what we have talked about, he loves his. He said since he has the I-4, he never has to worry about gas prices raising too much. And yea when he found out that I had bought an SVT, he said he would much rather have that motor than the I-4, b/c it would allow him to go over the mountains a bit quicker!!
I hope that your Contour will be your best car. Take care of her!!