1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport
The 1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport is a 150-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,497 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 3,200 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 202.0 inches long on a 104.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,133 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,497 ($44,336 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L Windsor OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 3,200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Central Fuel Injection (CFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,133 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars