Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height53.1 in – 53.5 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,560 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Maxima width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 4.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 187.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 266 lb heavier (3,315 lb vs 3,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 266 lb heavier (3,315 lb vs 3,049 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 4.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 187.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 187.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 69.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 106.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,315 lb | 3,049 lb | 266 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.2 in – 183.5 in).
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