Originally Posted by Paganstreak
I grew up on the east coast and drove rear wheel drives(FWD)hadn't been very common back then, or traction control either. Never had a problem driving in snow with RWD's, you just learned 'how' to drive in snow and maybe as with the XF put some weight in the trunk.I knew a lot of friends with Vettes, TA'S, and my GTO which were no problem.
As I said driving in snow is a learned skill. The biggest problem is avoiding those who don't think driving in snow is any different than dry roads and they are a hazzard no matter what you drive.
Easy does it 
A lot of people have four wheel drive and think it gives them more control. They forget, we all have four wheel stop.
Skidding is the same 2X4 or 4X4 and the objects you strike have the same resistance.
roadster with a stick