The Civil War ended almost 150 years ago, and by today's standards the weapons used are old-fashioned and outdated. But don't for a second think that means they weren't incredibly lethal. Because it turns out a modern car is still no match for a Civil War-era cannon.

18,000 frames per second. That's what it takes to make one of the most destructive forces in the battlefield turn from fire-spitting hate dragon to beautiful. If you are not convinced, take a look at this other angle:

Ever wonder what it's like to hit an inflatable castle with a car? Perhaps a stuffed T-rex? A cowboy hat? Today's your day as this wacky video shows that and more as a Ford Modeo Wagon hits stuff in slow-motion.

Taking the concept of car porn literally, this video opens with a big, round set of wheels bathed in soap, then quickly moves on to panning through the voluptuous curves of a Renault F1 car. Now where's that kleenex?