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1987 Ford Thunderbird MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 43rd 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 16 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, 1987 #43 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 43Ford Thunderbird19 MPG $2,447
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 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 505 Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr 505 Diesel saves $34/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Galant saves $122/yr vs Sterling 825 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Thunderbird saves $136/yr vs Merkur XR4Ti 20 MPG · $2,325/yr XR4Ti saves $122/yr vs Nissan Maxima 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Cressida 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Thunderbird saves $671/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford Thunderbird use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird?

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Ford Thunderbird per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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