Originally posted by Gasoline Fumes
Road & Track did an ABS test a few years ago using a Mercedes modified so the ABS could be switched on and off. ABS stopped sooner on almost all surfaces. Snow, ice and gravel were where ABS didn't work too great (tires locked up worked the best here). On dry pavement ABS will win every time. If I ever have a car with ABS, I will be adding a switch.
regular abs was better than most non abs cars...however now we are also not talking about plain jane abs anymore...most new abs equipped cars come with electronic braking distribution (ebd) that works in tandem with the abs system to enhance control near lockup
then to add to the fact those two systems work with stability management systems which play a part in braking in corners