Acura NSX vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Ford Mustang

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

Side view
  • Length176.0 in
  • Height47.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Curb weight3,803 lb
Front / width
  • Width87.3 in
  • Ford Mustang width75.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 12.3 in shorter (176.0 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Mustang is 11.9 in narrower (87.3 in vs 75.4 in)
  • Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (47.8 in vs 54.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura NSX is 156 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Mustang is 11.9 in narrower (87.3 in vs 75.4 in)
  2. Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (47.8 in vs 54.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura NSX is 12.3 in shorter (176.0 in vs 188.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Acura NSX is 156 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSXAcura NSX is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord MustangFord Mustang is narrower by 11.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord MustangBased on length × width (Ford Mustang)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXFord MustangDifference
Length176.0 in188.3 in12.3 in
Width87.3 in75.4 in11.9 in
Height47.8 in54.6 in6.9 in
Wheelbase103.5 in107.1 in3.6 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight3,803 lb3,647 lb156 lb

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