Against 344 other V8 cars rated 2009–2011, the Town Car beats their 16.1 mpg average by 2.9 mpg, about $364 a year.
Every Lincoln Town Car engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 15.5 / 23 | 1991–2011 | $2,098 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 15 / 22.3 | 1984–1990 | $2,145 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 20.3 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 28.8 mpg and the Chevrolet Impala 22.3 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2011 Town Car. The Town Car costs the most of them to run: $688 a year more than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2009–2011 | −$364 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,439 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car gives up 8 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 16 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Town Car changed over the years
The Town Car peaked in 1992 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 16 — 4 mpg apart, or $480 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1994 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1993 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 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 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1984 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 28 EPA ratings of the Lincoln Town Car — 2 engines across 1984–2011. 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 $3,439. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Lincoln Town Car get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Town Car has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2011 Town Car more efficient than the 2010?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Town Car year has the best gas mileage?
The 1992, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Town Car get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
No: 19 mpg for the 2011 Town Car against 20.3 for the 2012 Chrysler 300, about $129 a year more to run.
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