Porsche 911 vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Ford Mustang

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

Side view
  • Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
  • Height51.0 in – 51.6 in
  • Wheelbase92.5 in
  • Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.2 in
  • Curb weight89 lb – 3,296 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in – 72.0 in
  • Ford Mustang width73.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche 911 is 12.7 in shorter (175.1 in vs 187.8 in)
  • Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Mustang is 3.8 in taller (51.3 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 1,790 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,483 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 1,790 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,483 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 107.1 in)
  3. Height: Ford Mustang is 3.8 in taller (51.3 in vs 55.1 in)
  4. Length: Porsche 911 is 12.7 in shorter (175.1 in vs 187.8 in)
  5. Width: Porsche 911 is 2.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911Porsche 911 is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911Based on length × width (Porsche 911)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Ford MustangDifference
Length175.1 in187.8 in12.7 in
Width71.6 in73.9 in2.3 in
Height51.3 in55.1 in3.8 in
Wheelbase92.5 in107.1 in14.6 in
Ground clearance4.0 in
Curb weight1,693 lb3,483 lb1,790 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).

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