Mustang vs physics: Secrets of the solid axle

Until 2015, the Ford Mustang was unlike other sports car on the market: it had a solid rear axle, same as a pickup truck. A solid axle is great for putting down power in a straight line, but it also has a tendency to lose grip when hitting a mid-corner bump on track, on the road, or at the exit of your local car meet. But it's not the car's fault—it's physics. And bad driving. We're demonstrating exactly why hitting a bump while hustling around a corner can send a solid-axle Mustang spinning. TL;DW: it's simply less forgiving than a car with independent rear suspension. #cars #cartok #mustang #ford #suspension #driving #explained #handling #carculture