Are our Slants "Unsafe"?

Ok I was in two accidents...
The first, I was driving a 66 Charger and was making a left turn.The Guy behind me going 55-60 mph didn't stop.He hit my car just in front of the rear bumper down on the lower quarter.My Charger ended up with a dent the size of a football.The Jap cars front end was smashed up to the windshield and the hood was folded in half.By the time we both got out of our cars his car caught fire.
The second,I was driving a 78 Dodge Aspen wagon and was rear ended by a Chevy SUV going 45-50.The Aspen ended up with abroken side window and a buckled rear quarter.The SUV was totaled,the front end was gone.
Oh and I drove the Charger and the Aspen home after each accident.The Chevy and Jap car both had to be towed.

I usally feel safer in a older car but it does depend on the make,model,and year.
Jim