Well I've purchased me a new toy as you can see. I know, I know! Don't flame me. I have found out that I am a torque man as well as a twisties man! Hey, at least I kept it in the Ford family.
The stang runs great but the contour handles a bit better it seems. But when you put the pedal down, the ponycar hollers! I also like the fact that the stang can be modded cheaper.
Fifth gear to Fifth gear comparison, the Tour pulls harder, but that might be because fifth on the stang is more of a true overdrive gear whereas the Tour is pulling higher RPMS in top gear.
So my Contour days have come to an end (for now at least, until they make a replacement in 2005/2006 to park next to my stang!)
I will still lurk here though (am I a troll now?)
Well, See you in the Classifieds section!!! (Tour is for sale)