Dodge Viper vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · Ford Mustang
- Length175.7 in
- Height49.1 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,374 lb – 3,415 lb
- Width76.4 in
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.6 in shorter (175.7 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.0 in narrower (76.4 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.5 in taller (49.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 253 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.5 in taller (49.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 253 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.6 in shorter (175.7 in vs 188.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.7 in | 188.3 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 75.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 54.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 107.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,647 lb | 253 lb |
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