The mazda 6 with a duratec package is very similar to the contour.
As for the rx-8 being slow, which one did you drive?
http://www.car-videos.com/performance/view.asp?id1=281&id2=0With a six speed manual, 0-60 in just under 6 seconds (fast for a non turbo), and stock in the 14's, that is not slow my friend. Granted its not a mustang svt with a 0-6 in the 4's, but I dont call it slow..
Anyway, its 2 door why would u even list it? :P