Diesel and petrol · 1959–2020
Lincoln Continental
MPG, running costs and specs for the Lincoln Continental. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 20 mpg, about $2,938 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 20 mpg
- 2018 official · 11.8 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,938
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 518 miles
- 98 L tank
- Seats
- 6
What a Continental costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $21.76 per 100 miles | $2,938 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $34.57 per 100 km | $3,803 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $28.39 per 100 km | $3,151 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £33.01 per 100 miles | £2,310 |
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.
5th generation, 1970–1979
Specs for the 460 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- 5th generation
- Built
- 1970-1979
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 7.5 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 7,536 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 160 kW
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 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 | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 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 | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
Lincoln Continental questions
What MPG does the Lincoln Continental get?
The 2018 Lincoln Continental gets 20 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (11.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lincoln Continental cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,938 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Lincoln Continental go on a full tank?
About 518 miles (833 km) from its 98 L tank at its official fuel use.
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