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Mercury · model year 1987

1987 Mercury Lynx

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 1987fueleconomy.gov

31MPG combined

27/38MPG city / highway

$2,150fuel a year

287 g CO₂ per mile 1.9 L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1987 Mercury Lynx is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a four-speed manual transmission. Its EPA figures are 27 MPG city, 38 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,150, while tailpipe emissions are 286.68 grams of CO2 per mile.

Good to know

31 MPG combined EPA rating
38 MPG highway rating
Front-wheel drive
Compact-car class
1.9-liter four-cylinder engine

Watch for

27 MPG city rating is lower than highway economy
Four-speed manual requires gear changes
Gasoline powertrain has 286.68 g CO2 per mile

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car People comfortable with a four-speed manual Highway driving where its 38 MPG rating applies

For a compact-car shopper focused on official fuel figures, the Lynx presents a clear split: 27 MPG in town and 38 MPG on the highway. The four-cylinder gasoline engine and front-wheel drive keep the mechanical description simple. A four-speed manual means this is not an automatic-driving option. The EPA fuel-cost estimate is $2,150 annually, and the listed CO2 output is 286.68 grams per mile. It makes the most sense for someone comfortable shifting and who expects meaningful highway mileage.

What it is

The Lynx is a 1987 Mercury compact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed manual transmission. Gasoline is its fuel.

The numbers

Its combined EPA rating is 31 MPG. That figure blends the 27 MPG city rating with the 38 MPG highway rating. Highway driving is rated 11 MPG higher than city driving.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,150. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 286.68 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

You can place the Lynx beside other Mercury cars using its 31 combined MPG figure, 27 city MPG and 38 highway MPG. Its compact-car class and front-wheel-drive layout define the comparison points provided here.

Who it suits

The Lynx fits a driver looking at a compact gasoline car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. Its higher highway rating matters more for trips that spend more time on open roads.

Trade-offs

The 38 MPG highway figure is notably higher than the 27 MPG city figure, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel. The manual transmission requires the driver to shift gears.

Verdict

The 1987 Mercury Lynx offers a straightforward compact-car setup and a 31 MPG combined EPA rating. Its running-cost figure is $2,150 a year, with emissions of 286.68 grams per mile. Choose it when front-wheel drive, a four-speed manual and stronger highway economy match your driving.

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 31 MPG
City MPG: 27 MPG
Highway MPG: 38 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,150
Tailpipe CO₂: 287 g per mile
Model year: 1987
Body: Car
EPA size class: Compact Cars
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.9 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Manual 4-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1987 Mercury Lynx's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 31 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 27 MPG city and 38 MPG highway.

How much is its annual EPA fuel cost?

The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,150.

What engine does the Lynx use?

It has a 1.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.

Is the 1987 Lynx front-wheel drive?

Yes. The Lynx uses front-wheel drive.

What transmission does it have?

The transmission is a four-speed manual.

What is the Lynx's tailpipe CO2 figure?

Tailpipe emissions are 286.68 grams of CO2 per mile.