Now just focussing on ASMs/gallon
By looking at the figures provided, The DC-9 series 30/40/50 seem to provide about 37 ASMs/gallon, the MD-88 about 44 and the MD-90 about 60.
This data appears to indicate that the DC-9 burns more gas per available seat mile and would suggest that it is a less fuel efficient aircraft.
I can understand how you would draw that conclusion, in light of the fact that it may appear to be so when looking at the nice graph and the fact that it supports your goal. However, focussing on figure 13, why do USAir, American and Alaska do so much better with the exact same aircraft? Do they have different engines? Are their MD80's that much more fuel efficient than Delta's? Why the difference?