Ford Mustang vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Porsche 911
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height53.1 in – 53.5 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,064 lb – 3,560 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Porsche 911 width69.5 in – 72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 8.8 in shorter (183.3 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 1.9 in taller (53.3 in vs 51.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 92.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 160 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,153 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 92.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 160 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,153 lb)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 8.8 in shorter (183.3 in vs 174.6 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 1.9 in taller (53.3 in vs 51.4 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 174.6 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 51.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 92.5 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,153 lb | 160 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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