1984 · Compact Car · Gas

1984 Ford Thunderbird MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Ford Thunderbird is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1984 #31 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1984 Ford Thunderbird's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
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31Ford Thunderbird19 MPG $2,447
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45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1984 ThunderbirdOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Thunderbird MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
— · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Thunderbird	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
— · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
— · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Thunderbird	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
— · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
— · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
— · 3.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
— · 3.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
— · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
— · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Thunderbird	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: —
Passenger volume: 92 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

1984 Ford Thunderbird vs. rivals

vs Mercury Cougar 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Quantum 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Peugeot 505 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Peugeot 604 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 604 saves $135/yr vs Bill Dovell Motor Car Company Dovell 230CE 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Thunderbird saves $136/yr vs Peugeot 505 Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr 505 Diesel saves $227/yr vs Buick Riviera 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Thunderbird saves $459/yr vs Kenyon Corporation Of America Kenyon 5.0 Sp Sedan 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Thunderbird saves $874/yr vs Kenyon Corporation Of America Kenyon 5.0 Coupe 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Thunderbird saves $874/yr vs Bill Dovell Motor Car Company Dovell 230E 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Thunderbird saves $136/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Ford Thunderbird?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Ford Thunderbird use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Ford Thunderbird?