# Your Car's Engine Can Lose Horsepower Over Time - Here's How

> Let's suppose you're looking to buy a used classic car as a daily driver and want something powerful, like a 1960s or 1970s American muscle car.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2005831/how-older-car-engines-lose-horsepower/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6906a804644b2291bf952d46)
- **Published:** 2025-11-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp #engine #horsepower #lose #american #classic #course #daily
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