Why do cars in movies from the 60’s and 70’s seem so bouncy? The suspension seems really loose, was there a reason for this?

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Edit: Wow thanks for all of the great responses, I was watching Goodfellas and was looking at the cars bouncing all over the place and thinking why was that. I’d love to drive in one to experience it someday.

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They were a lot heavier, bigger, slower. Technology has over time improved suspensions drastically.

Old cars survived accidents, today with crumple zones people survive accidents.

Another big thing they did over time overall tire diameters got bigger. It makes for a much smoother ride everything else equal.

Better materials, technology, geometry, tighter tolerances…..