Higher-end Mustangs pack a lot of horsepower. The legendary Coyote V8 engine that Ford mounts under the Mustang GT’s hood packs 486 HP. Either through an automatic or manual transmission, all of that power output goes to the car’s rear wheels.
Being a rear-wheel drive muscle car is an inseparable part of the Mustang formula. While it has its own perks, the extensive history of such a formula doesn’t mean it is foolproof. While certainly more fun, RWD cars, by nature, are trickier to drive than cars with an AWD or FWD drivetrain.
However, not all sporty rear-wheel drive cars have a reputation for spinning out. That gets us to the next reason contributing to the Mustang’s notorious handling: the driver. The Mustang GT is one of the most affordable performance cars, with almost 500 horsepower. According to Donut Media, the Mustang GT ranks among cars with the highest dollar-to-horsepower ratio in the automotive world.
Because of this, many young and inexperienced drivers opt for the Mustang as their first entry into the sports car league. Having all that power sent to the rear wheels with little to no experience in driving performance-oriented cars can be a recipe for disaster, and some Mustang drivers seem to be prime examples of that.
