Can one use anti-freeze/coolants on older cars?

[jax_Reload'd]

Okay guys, this may seem like a stupid question, but bear with me. I was wondering whether a car that has a 'water bottle' can use anti-freeze liquid? For the first time in my life, I've come across a car that uses this mysterious liquid
It seems like the perfect thing to use on an older car that requires regular old H2O. Has anybody actually ever experimented with this? I know this place is swarmed with intelligent people. I'm sure there are scientists in here too!
What will antifreeze do to a 98 Tazz? I can't test this myself because my new car is still being patched up and ready... with recessions who can afford to buy from the showroom

[Prime]

Any car should use antifreeze. It also prevents corrosion. As well as damage to the block in extreme cold water.

[Nuke]

Should be fine. My dad used it in his Cresida that is far older than you tazz. Also its just glycol, they used it in WW2 planes as cooling.

[boeppens]

I've used antifreeze in my cars as far back as 1980. Not only in the winter months but in summer to, it helps with the cooling to.

[Frozenfireside]

I have a 94 Camry with orangey pink antifreeze in it.

[jax_Reload'd]

Thank you all a millions times! I was a bit worried there. I just recently rejoined the forums and was waiting for an email to get sent to my inbox telling me I'd received responses to this question.
Anyway, thank you again