What is cars 1979?

Cars in 1979 had a number of distinguishing features compared to modern-day cars. Here are some general facts:

1. Cars built in the late 70s had bigger engines and got lower gas mileage than cars built today. For instance, the Chevy Camaro had a 305 V8 engine that got roughly 15 miles to the gallon.

2. There was no standard for seatbelt safety until the mid-70s, so many cars built in 1979 did not feature safety belts as a standard feature. By '79, about 90% of all vehicles came with seat belts, but it wasn't until 1983 that the U.S. made wearing seat belts mandatory.

3. Cars in 1979 were less aerodynamic than newer vehicles. They featured sharper, boxier designs than modern vehicles.

4. The EPA had set a limit of 95 decibels for automobile exhaust sounds, meaning the vehicles were generally louder than modern-day cars that are expected to register at around 70-75 dB.

5. Air conditioning was often considered a luxury, so it was not a feature found in all vehicles in 1979.

6. The average price for a new car in 1979 was about $6,850 (which is equivalent to around $24,000 today).

7. Some popular car manufacturers in 1979 were Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, AMC, and Volkswagen.

Overall, cars built in 1979 were quite different from what we're used to now, but they remain a beloved vintage automotive era.