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Mercury · model year 1984
1984 Mercury Lynx
Compact · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The 1984 Mercury Lynx is a compact gasoline car with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission. It is rated at 32 MPG combined, with 28 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. Its EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,100.
Good to know
- 39 MPG highway rating
- 32 MPG combined rating
- Compact-car class
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 28 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,100
- Four-speed manual requires gear changes
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact gasoline car Buyers comfortable with a manual transmission Mixed city and highway driving
Choose the 1984 Mercury Lynx if you want a compact gasoline car with a manual transmission and can accept the difference between its city and highway mileage. Its 32 MPG combined rating gives a single planning figure, while the $2,100 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate sets a practical budget marker. Drivers whose use is mostly highway may find the 39 MPG rating more relevant; mostly urban trips should be judged against the 28 MPG city figure.
What it is
The 1984 Mercury Lynx is a compact car that runs on gasoline. Its powertrain pairs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual transmission.
For other Mercury models, see Mercury cars.
The numbers
The Lynx is rated at 32 MPG combined. That figure blends its 28 MPG city rating with its 39 MPG highway rating.
The split matters by route: city driving is rated lower, while highway driving is rated higher.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,100. Your actual spending will depend on how much of your driving matches the city or highway ratings.
How it compares
No other model's EPA figures are provided here, so a direct fuel-economy comparison with similar cars cannot be made. The Lynx's available reference point is its own 32 MPG combined rating, alongside 28 city and 39 highway.
Who it suits
The Lynx suits a buyer seeking a compact gasoline car who is comfortable driving a manual transmission and wants one car for both city and highway use.
Trade-offs
Its 39 MPG highway rating is higher than its 28 MPG city rating, so driving mix affects fuel use. The four-speed manual also requires the driver to shift gears.
The car's listed annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,100, giving running cost a clear place in the buying decision.
Verdict
With 32 MPG combined, the Lynx presents a straightforward compact-car choice built around a gasoline engine and manual gearbox.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 32 MPG
- City MPG
- 28 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 39 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 278 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 1984 Mercury Lynx use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Lynx's combined MPG?
The combined rating is 32 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 28 MPG in the city and 39 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The listed powertrain is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual transmission.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,100.
What kind of car is the Mercury Lynx?
It is a compact car.
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