RE: IML: Safety of old cars vs new cars

["Ken Lang" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Another factor being overlooked here is the amount of energy in a moving
vehicle.  The size of a vehicle becomes less of an issue when it travels
faster. (look at the amount of damage a one ounce bullet can do)

In the situation of Greg's friend with the Buick, chances are he had mere
moments to see the oncoming car and start braking.  If he had been traveling
55 MPH (it was a two lane road) and managed to bring his speed down 10 MPH
to 45 it put him at a greater disadvantage.  The Intrepid was traveling at
twice the speed of the Buick.  The Intrepid (although smaller) has the
ability to inflict the most damage.  Had the Buick driver been in a new
Chrysler 300C the car would have suffered much more damage but he quite
possibly could have walked away from it.

Ken
67 Crown 4 Dr Ht (needs a turn signal switch)
68 LeBaron 4 Dr Ht (also needs a turn signal switch)



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Subject: Re: IML: Safety of old cars vs new cars

Before the Imp. cops shout "NIP IT IN THE BUD" (had to quote Don Knotts, one

of my all time favorite actors) regarding this thread (lack of Imperial 
content- trust me, it's gonna happen-LOL), I want to share a link to an 
amazing story.  A buddy of mine (from another old car list) found himself in

a winless situation one day.  His heavy Buick Wildcat saved his life.

http://www.angelfire.com/ca/mineryhomepage/67accident.html

I do believe Mark McDonald when he said, for the most part, (some) new cars 
are better at saving your life than old(er) cars.  Technology has come a 
long way in protecting the occupants from rear end, side and head-on 
crashes.  The electronics in cars of today monitor so much, it's amazing! 
Of course, the car is usually toast but at least that can be replaced...

Greg McDonnell
'65 Crown convertible (one HEAVY vehicle!) 







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