Acura NSX vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Ford Mustang

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

Side view
  • Length178.5 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 9.8 in shorter (178.5 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 178 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,700 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (47.8 in vs 54.6 in)
  2. Length: Acura NSX is 9.8 in shorter (178.5 in vs 188.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Acura NSX is 178 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,700 lb)
  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 9.8 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
Length178.5 in188.3 in9.8 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 lb3,700 lb178 lb

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