Ah, but I would argue that it *is* the point. The OP is saying that he would consider a Taurus over the 300C for snow traction. My reponse was that proper tires render that concern moot. Yes snow tires mean additional expense and hassle... but surely $800 and an hour of effort twice a year, at most, is better than buying an inferior car!
Now to consider the traction issue. From a standing start, FWD is better, but as you accelerate weight comes off the front tires anyway.
M+S are not snow tires. I have M+S Wranglers on my Disco. They are crap in the dry and they are crap when it snows.
Certainly, but what we are talking about here is probably the difference between a 65/35 Concorde and a 55/45 300c (note I made those numbers up; but I bet the real ones are close), not a minivan with its engine over the drive axles and a pickup with an empty bed.
I don't understand why someone would buy a car they like less to save eight hundred bucks, when we are discussing $25-35K cars. Better to put the snows on and get the car you want!