1984 Ford Mustang

The CarCody take

The 1984 Ford Mustang is a gasoline subcompact car with a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, with 14 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,200, making fuel use the central ownership number.

Who it suits. Drivers who want an eight-cylinder gasoline Mustang Buyers comfortable with higher yearly fuel spending

What it is

This 1984 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car that runs on gasoline. It uses a 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. That rating blends city and highway driving into one number for everyday comparisons.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 14 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 20 MPG, so steadier road travel uses less fuel than stop-and-go trips.

The combined 16 MPG figure is the simplest number to use when comparing this Mustang with another car.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $4,200. At 16 MPG combined, fuel spending is a major part of the running-cost picture for this Mustang.

How it compares

Use the 16 MPG combined rating as the baseline when weighing this Mustang against other cars. Its 14 city and 20 highway figures also show how the gap can change with the type of driving you do.

For more Ford models to line up beside it, see Ford cars.

Who it suits

This Mustang fits a buyer who wants a gasoline car with a large eight-cylinder engine and accepts a 16 MPG combined rating.

It makes more sense for someone who values this engine and automatic setup than for a driver focused on minimizing fuel use.

Trade-offs

The 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine and automatic transmission define the powertrain, but the EPA numbers come with a 14 MPG city rating and a $4,200 annual fuel cost.

Highway travel is rated at 20 MPG, which is better than its city result, but the combined figure remains 16 MPG.

Verdict

Choose the 1984 Ford Mustang for its eight-cylinder gasoline setup and familiar automatic transmission, not for low fuel spending. The useful expectation is 16 MPG across mixed driving, with city trips closer to 14 MPG and highway runs around 20 MPG. A listed $4,200 annual fuel cost puts the ownership trade-off in clear terms. If those fuel numbers fit your budget and driving pattern, this subcompact Mustang matches the stated priorities; if fuel economy comes first, its EPA figures point you elsewhere.