My dad used to own a 98 SVT contour, man what a sweet engine those DOHC motors sure rev up nice. Although I was not impressed with the trans it felt a little weak. Since they quit making the contours I would go with the focus. An out of warranty contour could be costly! See how cramped the enigine compartment is? $900 to replace the motor mounts f-that! A guy was selling a silver SVT focus on ebay that had a vortech w/aftercooler installed. I think the HP was listed at 276, and he was selling it for around 15K. The way gas prices are I'm almost tempted to get one.