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I think the issue with this display is the weight distribution. The Tesla is loaded down with batteries and the Ford bed is empty so it's real wheels start to

I think the issue with this display is the weight distribution. The Tesla is loaded down with batteries and the Ford bed is empty so it's real wheels start to spin immediately and friction of tires on road goes way down the moment that happens. I wonder if the Ford was 4WD if the front wheels would have made it more difficult for the Tesla. At any rate, it's kind of pedantic at this point, both trucks are probably good at pulling stuff, but it is interesting.

dsfyu404ed 7y ago
If they could have pulled a 4wd they likely would have.
nextweek2 7y ago
> I wonder if the Ford was 4WD if the front wheels would have made it more difficult for the Tesla From the video you see the front wheels rolling back, rather than trying to grip forward. This was rear wheel drive. Engineering Explain has a fantastic whiteboard breakdown of the maths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKCJsou10w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKCJsou10w