Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 1978 Ford Capri III
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the 1978 Ford Capri III compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1978 Ford Capri III comes in at 4440 mm (174.80 in), giving it a 150 mm (5.91 in) (3.4 %) advantage over the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser at 4290 mm (168.90 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser spans 1748 mm (68.82 in), which is 48 mm (1.89 in) (2.7 %) broader than the 1978 Ford Capri III at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser stands at 1665 mm (65.55 in), giving it an extra 315 mm (12.40 in) (18.9 %) compared to the 1978 Ford Capri III at 1350 mm (53.15 in).
Overall, the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser is wider and taller than the 1978 Ford Capri III, while the 1978 Ford Capri III is longer than the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Length
4290 mm168.9 in
4440 mm174.8 in
Width
1748 mm68.8 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1665 mm65.6 in
1350 mm53.1 in
4290 mm168.9 in🔴 -150 mm-5.9 in (-3.4%)
4440 mm174.8 in🟢 +150 mm+5.9 in (+3.5%)
1748 mm68.8 in🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.8%)
1700 mm66.9 in🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)
1665 mm65.6 in🟢 +315 mm+12.4 in (+23.3%)
1350 mm53.1 in🔴 -315 mm-12.4 in (-18.9%)
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
1978 Ford Capri III
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Coupe
Model Year:
2001
1978
Production:
2000-2010 Discontinued Model
1978-1987 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4290 mm168.9 in 🔴 -152 mm-6.0 in (-3.4%) - 🔴 -150 mm-5.9 in (-3.4%)
4440 mm174.8 in 🟢 +150 mm+5.9 in (+3.5%) - 🟢 +152 mm+6.0 in (+3.5%)
Width:
1705-1748 mm67.1-68.8 in 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.8%)
1700 mm66.9 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%) - 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1600-1665 mm63.0-65.6 in 🟢 +250 mm+9.8 in (+18.5%) - 🟢 +315 mm+12.4 in (+23.3%)
1350 mm53.1 in 🔴 -315 mm-12.4 in (-18.9%) - 🔴 -250 mm-9.8 in (-15.6%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
520-538 liter18.4-19.0 cu ft 🔴 -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-18.8%) - 🔴 -102 liter-3.6 cu ft (-15.9%)
640 liter22.6 cu ft 🟢 +102 liter+3.6 cu ft (+19.0%) - 🟢 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+23.1%)
