Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima
- Length183.2 in
- Height53.1 in – 53.2 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,114 lb – 3,429 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 8.3 in shorter (183.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in taller (53.2 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 8 lb heavier (3,272 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in taller (53.2 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 8.3 in shorter (183.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 8 lb heavier (3,272 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.2 in | 191.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 108.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,272 lb | 3,264 lb | 8 lb |
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