Actually, I read that the brand new cars are designed to absorb the damage for both the hitter and the victim. In other words, the new car takes the damage, while the old car remains intact.

Plus most newer cars have flimsy bumpers, so low speed impacts could cost big $$$.

Any old Benz is a tank. The stiffest Mercs were designed before 1980. Although, since they WERE stiff, there was more potential for injury.