Porsche 911 vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Ford Mustang
- Length176.8 in – 178.9 in
- Height50.0 in – 51.1 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in – 96.7 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight3,153 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width72.9 in – 74.0 in
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 10.4 in shorter (177.9 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (73.5 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 4.1 in taller (50.5 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 4.1 in taller (50.5 in vs 54.6 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 10.4 in shorter (177.9 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (73.5 in vs 75.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 188.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 75.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 54.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.6 in | 107.1 in | 10.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 5.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,423 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 178.9 in).
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