Re: V8 gas mileage

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2010/12/14 11:56:30

I had a Mercedes 240Diesel in the early 80's that with the 2.4liter non turbo engine and 4 speed automatic trans. which got about 35mpg on the highway. My 1989 VW Gold Diesel by comparison got about 60mpg with the little 1.6 liter engine and manual trans.
I have owned 4 Ford Crown Victoria since the early 1980's and the last two with the 4.6 engine and 4 speed auto consistently get between 33-35 mpg on the highway.These are 4000lb cars loaded with options and go from 0-60 in about 8 - 9 seconds. These mpg figures are with the Imperial gallon.