1984 Lincoln Continental MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Lincoln Continental.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L runs on diesel and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L runs on diesel and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Lincoln Continental Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Lincoln Continental is 20 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L232028
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L161420
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L242129
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L161419

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Lincoln Continental?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Lincoln Continental is $3,588.

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 1984 Lincoln Continental to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,437 more on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Lincoln Continental Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Lincoln Continental will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L16
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L19
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L15
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L19

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Lincoln Continental Emit?

The 1984 Lincoln Continental will emit an average of 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 1984 Lincoln Continental.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1984 Lincoln Continental model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize 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 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize 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 1984 Lincoln Continental Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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