Ford Thunderbird MPG and Fuel Economy
Ford have been manufacturing models of Thunderbird for 18 years, with the latest vehicle in 2005 having a combined MPG of 18.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird is $4,100 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel driving a 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
🛢 The Ford Thunderbird will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Ford Thunderbird will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Ford Thunderbird.
The table below is a complete list of the 18 Ford Thunderbird fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2003 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 17 | $4,350 |
| 1997 Ford Thunderbird | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1989 Ford Thunderbird | 17 | $4,350 |
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1986 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1985 Ford Thunderbird | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1984 Ford Thunderbird | 18 | $3,500 |
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