it if you see the car by itself. Its proportions
are fine, and entrance, shoulder, and leg
room are within a half -inch of that of Chev
rolet, thanks to some sophisticated design
ing, including the use of curved side-window
glass and pillars.
There is a new Olds Jetstar series, a lower
priced cousin of the 88s. Lighter than its
companions, it has a new Jetfire Rocket en
gine of inverted "A" cylinder-block construc
tion, developing 225 horsepower.
Thunderbird deserves a special word.
Completely restyled, it is reminiscent of the
distinctive T-birds of a few years ago,
largely because of a return to a -narrowed
rear deck between elevated flat fenders. It
also has new "thin shell" bucket seats that
take up less room. Added note: this year, 15
inch tires are used; the outside diameter is
little different from last year's 14-inch cas
ings, while brake ventilation and efficiency
are improved. That same tire change is
found on Lincoln Continental, too.
For the first time in several years, there
is a trend toward more power in cars.
It's noteworthy, though, that this increase
has not been at the expense of your pocket
book no need to get higher-octane gas to
feed the improved power plants. Perform
ance also has been enhanced through im
proved carburetion as well as engineering
redesign.
If you want fast pickups, Dodge and
Pymouth can satisfy you with power plants
that produce as much as 425 horsepower and
can swoosh you from a standing start to
well above 110 mph in 15 seconds and a
quarter mile!
Highlighting Cadillac's 1964 changes is a
considerably improved power train which
gives far better agility in the 20-to-45-mph
range, where you generally stay in city traf
fic. Also available is the new Turbo Hydra
Matic, which enhances forward surge still
further. Incidentally, Cadillac horsepower
this year is 340, up 15.
Olds' new Jetstar series can be had with
a 345-horsepower Starfire engine. Chevy II
has a new 195-horsepower engine, a full 75
more than last year's top. Ford provides a
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