Porsche 911 vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Ford Mustang
- Length175.6 in – 176.9 in
- Height50.4 in – 51.6 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 92.9 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight3,031 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
- Ford Mustang width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 11.6 in shorter (176.3 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 4.1 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (92.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 206 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,469 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (92.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 4.1 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.1 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 11.6 in shorter (176.3 in vs 187.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 206 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,469 lb)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 187.8 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.7 in | 107.1 in | 14.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 3,469 lb | 206 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 176.9 in).
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