I've only driven older RWD vehicles so I experienced RWD + traction control. I just remember a couple freaky situations driving in older RWD on icy roads. FWD vehicles definitely had more control, but again that was in older vehicles.
FWD don't have more control under slippery conditions if your front tires break free.
RWD + traction control is pretty amazing. of course, it doesn't help too much in ice if you're running on summer sports tires, but that's an entirely different problem.
if you can, please use non-studded winter tires. they are much better to the roads, and typically have very good winter traction (just change them out for summer).
