1985 Lincoln ContinentalFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,850/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
22
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,850 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 463 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 16.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.4L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DSL,TRBO)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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