Against 167 other V8 cars rated 1996–1998, the Mark beats their 15.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $344 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.4L 6-cyl (1984–1985), does 23 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (1984–1992), 17.9: $475 a year apart.
Every Lincoln Mark engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 6-cyl | 20.5 / 27.5 | 1984–1985 | $1,670 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 15.8 / 23.5 | 1993–1998 | $2,098 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 15 / 22.2 | 1984–1992 | $2,145 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 22.3 mpg, the Hyundai Elantra 24 mpg and the Nissan Altima 24 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 1998 Mark. The Mark costs the most of them to run: $533 a year more than the Hyundai Elantra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1998) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1996–1998 | −$344 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,747 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1998 Lincoln Mark gives up 9 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 15 in the city, $960 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1998) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (60%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Mark changed over the years
The Mark peaked in 1984 at 20 mpg (17.5 city, 24.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1998 at 18 — 2 mpg apart, or $213 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1998 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1994 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1993 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1992 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1991 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1988 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1987 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1986 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1985 | 17 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1984 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 17 EPA ratings of the Lincoln Mark — 3 engines across 1984–1998. 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 $3,747. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1998 Lincoln Mark get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Mark has averaged 18.6 mpg.
Is the 1998 Mark more efficient than the 1997?
No: 18 against 19 mpg combined, about $112 a year more to run.
Which Mark year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 20 mpg combined (17.5 city, 24.5 highway).
Does the Mark get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 18 mpg for the 1998 Mark against 22.3 for the 1999 Toyota Camry, about $411 a year more to run.
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