Petrol · 1955–2005
Ford Thunderbird
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Thunderbird. By the official figures, the 2005 uses 13.0 L/100km: 22 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 13.0 L/100km
- 2005 official
- UK mpg
- 22 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- Seats
- 2
What a Thunderbird costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $38.22 per 100 km | $4,204 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $31.33 per 100 km | $3,478 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £36.49 per 100 miles | £2,554 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $24.06 per 100 miles | $3,248 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.0 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Ford Thunderbird questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Thunderbird?
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird uses 13.0 L/100km by its official figures: 22 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Thunderbird cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,204 in New Zealand, $3,478 in Australia, £2,554 in United Kingdom, $3,248 in United States.
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