1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD

The CarCody take

The 1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and three-speed automatic return 16 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 17 MPG highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,200 and tailpipe CO2 at 555.44 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 1987 AMC vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive Mostly highway driving with mid-teens fuel economy expectations

What it is

The 1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD is a special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. It uses a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine and a three-speed automatic transmission. See more American Motors Corporation cars.

The numbers

Its defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. The rating separates into 15 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200. The Eagle 4WD runs on gasoline and emits 555.44 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

How it compares

For a side-by-side comparison, start with the 16 MPG combined rating, then check whether another vehicle's city and highway split fits your driving. This Eagle's highway rating is 2 MPG higher than its city rating.

Who it suits

It suits a buyer who wants a 1987 vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline mileage in the mid-teens. The 17 MPG highway figure matters more for mostly open-road travel.

Trade-offs

The vehicle has four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a 16 MPG combined rating. City driving is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving reaches 17 MPG. The EPA also lists $4,200 in yearly fuel cost and 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose this Eagle for its four-wheel or all-wheel-drive layout, six-cylinder engine, and gasoline powertrain. The EPA estimate is $4,200 per year, and the combined rating is 16 MPG. Highway use is rated higher than city use, at 17 MPG versus 15 MPG. It makes the most sense for someone focused on this older AMC model's drivetrain rather than low running costs.