Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Thunderbird XI vs Ford Thunderbird X: size comparison
- Length Thunderbird X 356 mm1 ft 2 in longer
- Height Thunderbird X 11 mm0.4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The Thunderbird XI is 356 mm1 ft 2 in shorter and 11 mm0.4 in lower than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 150 mm6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Thunderbird XI | Thunderbird X | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,732 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,732 mm | 5,088 mm16 ft 8 in16 ft 8 in5,088 mm | −356 mm−1 ft 2 in −7.0% |
| Width | 1,829 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,829 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,323 mm4 ft 4 in4 ft 4 in1,323 mm | 1,334 mm4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in1,334 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,720 mm | 2,870 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,870 mm | −150 mm−6 in −5.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,712 kg3,774 lb3,774 lb1,712 kg | 1,604–1,690 kg3,536–3,726 lb3,536–3,726 lb1,604–1,690 kg | +108 kg+238 lb +6.7% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Thunderbird XI
- Single garage
- Tight 768 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 586 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 268 mm11 in to spare in length, 336 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Thunderbird XI or the Ford Thunderbird X?
The Ford Thunderbird X is the bigger car by length. The Thunderbird XI is 356 mm shorter and 11 mm lower than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 150 mm shorter.
Will the Ford Thunderbird XI and the Ford Thunderbird X fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Thunderbird XI fits, but it is tight to get out (768 mm to spare in length, 586 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
