1985 Ford Mustang MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Ford Mustang.

The 1985 Ford Mustang has 10 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Ford Mustang Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Ford Mustang is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 20 18 22
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 23 21 26
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 19 17 24
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L 18 17 21
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 20 19 23
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 23 21 27
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 19 17 24
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L 18 17 20
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L 17 15 22
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L 17 15 22

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Ford Mustang?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Ford Mustang is $3,270.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Ford Mustang to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,850 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L $3,700 spend $7,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L $3,700 spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Ford Mustang Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Ford Mustang will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 15
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 16
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L 17
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 15
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 16
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L 17
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L 18
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L 18

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 10 1985 Ford Mustang model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Ford Mustang Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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