many cars changed from heavy metal to lighter metal or plastic. they also became more aero dynamic and sleeker designs. more technology which equals more fuel efficiency.
what were cars like in 1940, 1980 and in between.
The cars between 1940 and 1980 changed a great deal in size, design and function of such a car. These changes resulted from civilisation, technology, the fashion conciousness of people and also the needs of the people. Since then, different car and functions kept springing up till now
The list of changes to 1940 autos compared to 1980 autos is long. I will list a 10 things not found on cars in 1940 that were common in 1980. # Disc Brakes # Air Conditioning # AM/FM radio with tape player # Power Windows # Power Brakes # Power Seat # Power Door Locks # Seat Belts # Fuel Injection (some vehicles) # Automatic Transmission
Old Cars
Yes there were.
AutoMatic Cars
Yes, they had cars. They had early cars in the 1880s, actually.
cars
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A lot more automatic (electronic) stuff in the 2000s whereas in 1980s a lot was still mechanical. Distributors vs electronic ignition, computers in cars, etc.
Improve appearance
In the 1940s people drove far fewer miles than they do today. But they used their cars in the very same manner as today. Cars of 1940 had a lower, longer, broader, and more massive look than they did before. People also would just go driving to be driving. They were not always going someplace. It was a thrill for some people to just ride in a car. Families normally had just one car.