Chevrolet Corvette vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Ford Mustang
- Length179.7 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.9 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,217 lb – 3,307 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Ford Mustang width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 3.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.5 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 101.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 53 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 3,315 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.5 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 101.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 3.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 183.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 53 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 3,315 lb)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 183.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 73.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 53.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 101.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,262 lb | 3,315 lb | 53 lb |
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