Acura NSX vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Ford Mustang

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

Side view
  • Length176.1 in
  • Height47.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Ground clearance3.8 in
  • Curb weight3,878 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.3 in
  • Ford Mustang width75.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 12.2 in shorter (176.1 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Mustang is 0.9 in narrower (76.3 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 1,954 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 1,925 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura NSX is 1,954 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 1,925 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (47.8 in vs 54.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura NSX is 12.2 in shorter (176.1 in vs 188.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.1 in)
  5. Width: Ford Mustang is 0.9 in narrower (76.3 in vs 75.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSXAcura NSX is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord MustangFord Mustang is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSXBased on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXFord MustangDifference
Length176.1 in188.3 in12.2 in
Width76.3 in75.4 in0.9 in
Height47.8 in54.6 in6.9 in
Wheelbase103.5 in107.1 in3.6 in
Ground clearance3.8 in
Curb weight3,878 lb1,925 lb1,954 lb

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