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Dodge · model year 1984

1984 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD

Pickup · 2-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Pickup Trucks 2WD

EPA figures · 1984fueleconomy.gov

20MPG combined

18/23MPG city / highway

$3,350fuel a year

444 g CO₂ per mile 2.6 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1984 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD is a small gasoline pickup with two-wheel drive, a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, with 18 MPG city and 23 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,350, with tailpipe CO2 of 444.35 grams per mile.

Good to know

20 MPG combined EPA rating
23 MPG highway estimate
Five-speed manual transmission
2.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Small Pickup Truck 2WD classification

Watch for

18 MPG city estimate
$3,350 estimated annual fuel cost
444.35 grams of CO2 per mile
Two-wheel-drive layout
Gasoline fuel only

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small gasoline pickup Buyers who want a five-speed manual Routes that fit its 18 city or 23 highway MPG estimates

Choose the 1984 Ram 50 Pickup 2WD if a compact pickup body, gasoline power, and a manual gearbox match your needs. Budget around $3,350 in estimated yearly fuel cost, then use the 18 city and 23 highway figures to match the truck to your normal routes. Its official numbers give you a clear baseline: 20 MPG combined and 444.35 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

What it is

This is Dodge's 1984 Ram 50 Pickup 2WD, classed as a Small Pickup Truck 2WD. It uses gasoline, a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

The drivetrain is two-wheel drive. Its body style is Pickup.

The numbers

The EPA combined figure is 20 MPG. City driving is rated at 18 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 23 MPG.

That five-MPG gap shows how the truck's official estimate changes with driving conditions: highway use is rated higher than city use.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,350. The estimate is tied to the truck's 20 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 444.35 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use 20 MPG combined as this Ram 50's main comparison point. Its city and highway figures provide the more useful context when your driving is mostly in one setting.

For a broader look at Dodge models, see Dodge cars.

Who it suits

This truck fits a buyer looking for a small pickup with a gasoline engine, two-wheel drive, and a manual transmission.

Its EPA figures make it easier to judge if your driving is closer to the 18 MPG city estimate or the 23 MPG highway estimate.

Trade-offs

The five-speed manual and two-wheel-drive layout define the powertrain choice. Fuel use is rated at 20 MPG combined, so the annual fuel estimate is $3,350.

The 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine sits in a small-pickup body, while the listed tailpipe CO2 figure is 444.35 grams per mile.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 20 MPG
City MPG: 18 MPG
Highway MPG: 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $3,350
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g per mile
Model year: 1984
Body: Pickup
EPA size class: Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Drive: 2-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.6 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Manual 5-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1984 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD's combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

The EPA rates it at 18 MPG city and 23 MPG highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

EPA's annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,350.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the Ram 50 Pickup 2WD two-wheel drive?

Yes. The listed drive type is 2-Wheel Drive.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

Its listed tailpipe CO2 figure is 444.35 grams per mile.