Dodge Viper vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · Ford Mustang
- Length176.2 in – 176.7 in
- Height44.0 in – 47.0 in
- Wheelbase96.2 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,442 lb – 3,479 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Ford Mustang width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 6.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 183.2 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 2.6 in narrower (75.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 7.7 in taller (45.5 in vs 53.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 101.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 189 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,272 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Mustang is 7.7 in taller (45.5 in vs 53.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 189 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,272 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 101.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 6.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 183.2 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 2.6 in narrower (75.7 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 2.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 183.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 45.5 in | 53.2 in | 7.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in | 101.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,272 lb | 189 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 176.7 in).
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