The difference is at the limit of traction. A nose heavy car whether FWD or RWD will plow off the road on the outside. A car with equal balance like most benzes will just begin to slip sideways and will tighten its line if you let off the gas.

For my self, I much prefer it.

The other thing about fwd is if you happen to find yourself on glare ice and you just let off the gas in a turn the car will lose traction. This effect is probably negated at least to some extent by modern traction and skid control devices though.

For most folks if the above situation occurred would not know how to regain steering (put the car in neutral).

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.