Spec Sizes

Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
  • Height52.5 in – 53.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.3 in
  • Curb weight3,070 lb – 3,780 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Mustang is 10.2 in shorter (183.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 5.4 in taller (52.9 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 47 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Maxima is 5.4 in taller (52.9 in vs 58.3 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Length: Ford Mustang is 10.2 in shorter (183.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 47 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Mustang — Based on length × width (Ford Mustang)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord MustangNissan MaximaDifference
Length183.3 in193.5 in10.2 in
Width73.1 in71.7 in1.4 in
Height52.9 in58.3 in5.4 in
Wheelbase101.3 in111.2 in9.9 in
Curb weight3,425 lb3,472 lb47 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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