1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle

The CarCody take

The 1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle is a special-purpose gasoline vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2-liter six-cylinder and three-speed automatic return 16 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 17 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200, and tailpipe emissions are 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who want a special-purpose 4WD or AWD gasoline vehicle Buyers comfortable budgeting $4,200 a year for fuel

What it is

This 1986 Eagle is a special-purpose vehicle from American Motors Corporation. It uses gasoline and has four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its powertrain pairs a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine with a three-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 16 MPG combined. The EPA city figure is 15 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 17 MPG.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,200. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use the 16 MPG combined figure when comparing this Eagle with other American Motors Corporation cars. Its 15 city and 17 highway ratings show the small gap between its two EPA driving cycles.

Who it suits

This Eagle suits a buyer seeking a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a six-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. Its EPA figures fit someone who can budget $4,200 a year for fuel.

Trade-offs

The drivetrain is four-wheel or all-wheel drive, but fuel economy is 16 MPG combined. City use is rated at 15 MPG and highway use at 17 MPG. The transmission is a three-speed automatic, and the engine is a 4.2-liter six-cylinder.

Verdict

Choose the 1986 Eagle if its four-wheel or all-wheel-drive layout and six-cylinder gasoline power match your needs. Plan around 16 MPG overall, with little difference between the city and highway ratings. The EPA fuel-cost estimate is $4,200 per year, so running expense is central to the decision. Its special-purpose body and three-speed automatic define the package, while the emissions figure is 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile.