1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle

The CarCody take

The 1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. It returns 15 MPG city, 20 MPG highway, and 17 MPG combined. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,950 and tailpipe CO2 at 522.76 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a four-wheel or all-wheel-drive special-purpose vehicle Buyers comfortable with a five-speed manual Owners who can budget for its fuel use

What it is

This 1986 Eagle is a special-purpose vehicle from American Motors Corporation. It uses gasoline, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

Drive goes to four wheels or all wheels. Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined.

The numbers

The Eagle is rated at 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 17 MPG, blending those two conditions into one figure.

Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 522.76 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,950. The 17 MPG combined rating means fuel use is a central part of this car's running budget.

How it compares

Use the combined-MPG figure when placing this Eagle beside other American Motors Corporation cars. Its city and highway numbers show how the result changes with driving conditions.

Who it suits

This Eagle suits a buyer who wants four-wheel or all-wheel drive in a gasoline special-purpose vehicle and is comfortable with a manual gearbox.

It makes sense for drivers who can plan around a 17 MPG combined rating and its listed annual fuel cost.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine define the drivetrain, while the five-speed manual requires the driver to shift.

The trade-off is fuel use: city mileage is 15 MPG, highway mileage is 20 MPG, and annual EPA fuel cost is $3,950.

Verdict

Choose the 1986 Eagle for its combination of special-purpose body, four-wheel or all-wheel drive, and manual control. Accept that its gasoline powertrain returns 17 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. The EPA fuel estimate of $3,950 a year and CO2 output of 522.76 grams per mile make operating cost an important part of the decision. This is a focused choice for someone who values its drivetrain layout more than low fuel spending.