SVT...seriously.
Not much difference with SE??? Was a plug wire disconncted on the SVT? Both are nice but honastly, to feel the difference you need to take her to redline, 7000 RPM near peak power for SVT but SE power curve dropping like a stone. The revability is the fun part.
Zetec Contour needs forced induction to break 15s, V6 reliablity is not worse if you take some precations - dual mode damper, 6.0quarts synthetic, water pump upgrade. Easier than zetec head gaskets wink
Max is just slightly quicker but non independent rear suspension and subpar brakes. SVT handles much better. Same for GTP, too heavy.


1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM