1981 Ford Escort III vs. 2018 Ford Mustang VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 2018 Ford Mustang VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2018 Ford Mustang VI comes in at 4831 mm (190.20 in), giving it a 865 mm (34.06 in) (17.9 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2018 Ford Mustang VI stretches to 1946 mm (76.61 in), making it 306 mm (12.05 in) (15.7 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2018 Ford Mustang VI reaches 1382 mm (54.41 in), which is 45 mm (1.77 in) (3.3 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2018 Ford Mustang VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4831 mm190.2 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1946 mm76.6 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1382 mm54.4 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -865 mm-34.1 in (-17.9%)
2018 Ford Mustang VI Side View Left
4831 mm190.2 in 🟒 +865 mm+34.1 in (+21.8%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -306 mm-12.0 in (-15.7%)
2018 Ford Mustang VI Front View
1946 mm76.6 in 🟒 +306 mm+12.0 in (+18.7%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.3%)
2018 Ford Mustang VI Rear View
1382 mm54.4 in 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.4%)
1981 Ford Escort III
2018 Ford Mustang VI

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

1981
2018

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -865 mm-34.1 in (-17.9%) - πŸ”΄ -822 mm-32.4 in (-17.2%)
4788-4831 mm188.5-190.2 in
🟒 +822 mm+32.4 in (+20.7%) - 🟒 +865 mm+34.1 in (+21.8%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -306 mm-12.0 in (-15.7%) - πŸ”΄ -275 mm-10.8 in (-14.4%)
1915-1946 mm75.4-76.6 in
🟒 +275 mm+10.8 in (+16.8%) - 🟒 +306 mm+12.0 in (+18.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1933-1986 mm76.1-78.2 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2081 mm81.9 in

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.3%) - πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.8%)
1361-1382 mm53.6-54.4 in
🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
120-144 mm4.7-5.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -103 liter-3.6 cu ft (-25.2%) - πŸ”΄ -77 liter-2.7 cu ft (-20.2%)
382-408 liter13.5-14.4 cu ft
🟒 +77 liter+2.7 cu ft (+25.2%) - 🟒 +103 liter+3.6 cu ft (+33.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -916 kg-2019 lbs (-51.3%) - πŸ”΄ -708 kg-1561 lbs (-44.2%)
1603-1786 kg3534-3937 lbs
🟒 +708 kg+1561 lbs (+79.1%) - 🟒 +916 kg+2019 lbs (+105.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -775 kg-1709 lbs (-36.0%) - πŸ”΄ -730 kg-1609 lbs (-34.7%)
2105-2150 kg4641-4740 lbs
🟒 +730 kg+1609 lbs (+53.1%) - 🟒 +775 kg+1709 lbs (+56.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 11J x 19
  • 10.5J x 19
  • 10J x 19
Other Rims:
  • 11.5J 19
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 17

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)

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