Spec Sizes

Acura NSX vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Ford Mustang

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.2 in
  • Height45.7 in – 46.1 in
  • Wheelbase99.6 in
  • Curb weight3,015 lb – 3,066 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • Ford Mustang width73.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 9.2 in shorter (174.2 in vs 183.3 in)
  • Width: Acura NSX is 1.8 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Mustang is 7.4 in taller (45.9 in vs 53.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 101.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 274 lb heavier (3,041 lb vs 3,315 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Mustang is 7.4 in taller (45.9 in vs 53.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 274 lb heavier (3,041 lb vs 3,315 lb)
  3. Length: Acura NSX is 9.2 in shorter (174.2 in vs 183.3 in)
  4. Width: Acura NSX is 1.8 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 101.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXFord MustangDifference
Length174.2 in183.3 in9.2 in
Width71.3 in73.1 in1.8 in
Height45.9 in53.3 in7.4 in
Wheelbase99.6 in101.3 in1.7 in
Curb weight3,041 lb3,315 lb274 lb

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