The system was designed to correct an issue inherent to all aircraft with podded engines under the wings: nose up tendencies at high power settings. This was

The system was designed to correct an issue inherent to all aircraft with podded engines under the wings: nose up tendencies at high power settings. This was inherent in all versions of the 737, it was a bit apparent in the NG, since the new engines make the problem a bit more prominent, MCAS was introduced to correct it. So, its more like an Volvo 18 wheeler which drives just like your Volvo hatchback except when you try to take really sharp turns under power.