2004 Ford Thunderbird

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Thunderbird gets up to 23 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Thunderbird gets up to 30.40 MPG on the highway, 19.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30.40 MPG
Combined
23.02 MPG
City
19.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
52 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
8 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Thunderbird gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Thunderbird gets up to 31.30 MPG on the highway, 19.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31.30 MPG
Combined
23.24 MPG
City
19.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
52 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
8 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2004 Two Seaters

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the two seaters class in 2004 goes to the Honda Insight with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 63 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 425% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lamborghini L 140 / 141 Gallardo.

Honda Insight
63 MPG (Manual - 1.0L - 3 Cylinder)
Toyota MR2
29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Mazda MX 5 Miata
25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Porsche Boxster S
21 MPG (Manual - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Acura NSX
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Ford Thunderbird
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz SLK32 AMG
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Porsche Carrera GT
12 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 10 Cylinder)
Ferrari Ferrari 575 M Maranello
12 MPG (Automatic - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
Lamborghini L 140 / 141 Gallardo
12 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
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