Fuel efficiency of a 1984 Ford Tempo?
Fuel efficiency of a 1984 Ford Tempo?
Can you give us more info?
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/1984_Ford_Tempo.shtml
WHEN? Back in 1984 or today in 2014?
When new, I'd expect it to get 25-30 mpg, average around 25.
But today, when it's 30 years old, the car is pretty well worn, so I'd hope to get 20 mpg. You could fix up engine, clean it up, clean old oil and tranny fluids, and that'd help such an old car to get better mpg, but that's my recommendation.
I'm not sure which type of 1984 Ford Tempo you have (Cylinders, Diesel, Manual, etc.), but here is a link for you to find out: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/1984_Ford_Tempo.shtml
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