Contour:

Transmission Five-speed manual Curb Weight 3094 lbs
SVT 3126 lbs

5 spd Cougar for a 1999-2000 is 3100 lbs.
5 spd Cougar for a 2001-2002 is 3200 lbs.

So there is not that big of differance... still drivers race.

Also Tim a guy here in Nebraksa has a 5sp 2001 and ran a 15.09 with just intake and exhaust so cougs are not that slow + he shifts like a crazy man.

I have a 1999 ATX and yeah it is slow as ass... so is an ATX Tour though.

Prez 99' Silver Frost Cougar ATX V6 Lund Headlight Covers, V-Tech Taillight Coves, Smoked Sidemarkers, Indiglo Guages, Cougar UIM badge, Mirko Racing Battery Tie Down, Monza Duel Exhaust!