Porsche 911 vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Ford Mustang
- Length174.5 in – 175.0 in
- Height50.2 in – 51.8 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 92.7 in
- Ground clearance3.9 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight2,959 lb – 3,395 lb
- Width69.7 in – 72.0 in
- Ford Mustang width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 8.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 1.9 in taller (51.0 in vs 52.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (92.6 in vs 101.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 248 lb heavier (3,177 lb vs 3,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (92.6 in vs 101.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 248 lb heavier (3,177 lb vs 3,425 lb)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 8.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 1.9 in taller (51.0 in vs 52.9 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- 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 | Porsche 911 | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 183.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 52.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in | 101.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,177 lb | 3,425 lb | 248 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.5 in – 175.0 in).
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