Ford Mustang Driver Can't Handle Snow
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We've personally witnessed more than one Ford Mustang driver helplessly trying to coax their pony through snow, and it's usually not pretty. That's what the included video, which was filmed either somewhere in Europe or maybe Russia, is all about.Some guy in a black S550 Mustang is driving through the street by what appears to be some apartments. Cars line the sides of the road as the out-of-control Ford smashes into them repeatedly.
It's obvious the muscle car is struggling for traction in the white stuff as it sprays wildly from the rear drive tires. But is this because the vehicle has the wrong kind of tires on it, or is the driver behaving like an idiot?
The answer could be both. We've seen Mustangs struggling to get up snowy hills, which is a legitimate thing. But the driver was laying on the accelerator as the rear tires just spun uselessly, which is user error. So both can be true.
Also a possibility is the guy has had one too many or is otherwise intoxicated. That would explain why he just keeps crashing into cars instead of stopping, getting out, and figuring out the situation.
Whatever the reason for the driver's recklessness, the people who live at the apartment complex are understandably upset at the guy. They start chasing the Mustang, throwing snowballs at it. The front end of the Ford is damaged, the bumper cover ripped off.
Eventually, the Mustang driver ends up on foot outside of his car, although we don't know why. Maybe it was damaged enough it couldn't drive anymore?
The people chase the guy down, tripping him up and mobbing the man. It's like they're ready to get even after the Mustang driver did one of the most Mustang things. This whole situation is just bizarre.
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