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What are some misconceptions that most people have about modern cars? One of the biggest ones, and I hear this from my mother. They think new cars aren't as safe as older cars. New cars on a whole are much safer than older ones. It's amazing how far we've come in such a small time. Also for those of you who don't believe, check the video above. It will show you the truth.
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Less powerful. At least for those who grew up in the days when everything by GM, Ford, and Chrysler could be had with a V8. (Damn 70s oil crisis!) Admittedly, those massive big blocks cranked out during the pony car wars produced an [I]insane[/I] amount of power, but go down the line to the smaller engines, and you've got modern turbo 4s with way less displacement matching their power.