1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD

The CarCody take

The 1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD uses a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 17 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950, and tailpipe CO2 is 522.76 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who want four-wheel or all-wheel drive Buyers comfortable with a five-speed manual Highway users who can accept gasoline costs

What it is

The Eagle 4WD is a 1987 special-purpose vehicle from American Motors Corporation cars. It has four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a gasoline 4.2 L six-cylinder engine.

A five-speed manual transmission sends the engine's output through that four-wheel-drive system.

The numbers

Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined. The rating breaks down to 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway.

The Eagle 4WD is rated at 522.76 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950. That figure reflects the vehicle's gasoline use under the EPA calculation, while your actual bill will depend on how and where you drive.

How it compares

The highway rating is 5 MPG higher than the city rating, so steady highway travel uses less fuel than stop-and-go city driving under the EPA figures.

Its 17 MPG combined result is the single combined measure for this Eagle 4WD; the available figures do not provide a second vehicle for a direct comparison.

Who it suits

This Eagle suits a buyer who wants four-wheel or all-wheel drive, accepts a manual transmission, and can budget for a high EPA annual fuel cost.

Its 15 MPG city rating matters most if most of your miles are in town. Drivers covering more highway miles have the 20 MPG highway figure to work with.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive comes with a 17 MPG combined rating and $3,950 in EPA annual fuel cost. The gasoline engine and manual five-speed keep the powertrain straightforward but do not change those fuel numbers.

The special-purpose body and 4.2 L six-cylinder engine define its size and powertrain class, while the 522.76-gram-per-mile CO2 rating measures its tailpipe output.

Verdict

Choose the 1987 Eagle 4WD when four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox matter more than minimizing gasoline spending. Its EPA numbers point to a vehicle that costs $3,950 a year to fuel and returns 17 MPG overall. City-heavy use brings the lowest rating at 15 MPG, while highway trips reach 20 MPG. The 4.2 L six-cylinder engine and special-purpose body complete a clear, older-style drivetrain choice, but buyers should accept the fuel cost and emissions figure before committing.