1991 Ford Thunderbird LX
The 1991 Ford Thunderbird LX is a 140-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,219 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 198.7 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,550 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,219 ($43,474 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection (CFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (AOD) |
| 1st Gear | 2.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.47 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.7 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 52.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,550 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars