Against 260 other V8 cars rated 2001–2003, the Blackwood trails their 15.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $477 a year.
Every Lincoln Blackwood engine, compared
The Lincoln Blackwood was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 11 / 15.5 | 2002–2003 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Ram gets 15.3 mpg, the Ford Ranger 20.5 mpg and the Nissan Frontier 19 mpg, next to 13 mpg for the 2003 Blackwood. The Blackwood costs the most of them to run: $1,081 a year more than the Ford Ranger.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2003) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2001–2003 | +$477 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2003 Lincoln Blackwood gives up 5 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,091 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2003) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Blackwood changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Blackwood was rated in, all of them at 13 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2002 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Lincoln Blackwood — 1 engine across 2002–2003. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $5,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2003 Lincoln Blackwood get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the Blackwood has averaged 13 mpg.
Is the 2003 Blackwood more efficient than the 2002?
About the same: 13 against 13 mpg combined.
Does the Blackwood get better gas mileage than the Dodge Ram?
No: 13 mpg for the 2003 Blackwood against 15.3 for the 2004 Dodge Ram, about $444 a year more to run.
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