- Manual transmission: Many older cars had manual transmissions, which required the driver to shift gears manually using a gearshift lever.
- Carburetor: Older cars often used carburetors to mix fuel and air for the engine, instead of the fuel injection systems used in modern cars.
- Drum brakes: Drum brakes were commonly used in older cars, which used a set of brake shoes that pressed against the inside of a rotating drum to slow or stop the car.
- Bias-ply tires: Bias-ply tires were commonly used in older cars, which had a diagonal construction and were less durable and less efficient than radial tires.
- Manual windows and locks: Older cars often had manual windows and locks, which required the driver to physically roll down the windows and lock the doors by hand.
- Cigarette lighters: Cigarette lighters were commonly found in older cars, as smoking was more prevalent in the past.
- AM/FM radios: AM/FM radios were typically the only entertainment option in older cars, and they did not have the advanced features and connectivity found in modern car audio systems.
- Vinyl or cloth seats: Vinyl or cloth seats were commonly used in older cars, which were less luxurious and comfortable than the leather seats found in many modern cars.
- Lack of airbags and other safety features: Older cars often lacked airbags and other advanced safety features that are now standard in modern vehicles.
