Ford Focus RS vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Ford Mustang
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 16.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 3.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 16.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 188.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.6 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 3.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 16.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 188.3 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 54.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,616 lb | — |
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