Quick answer
The 1982 Ford Courier, the latest model year on record, is 183.9″ long, 63″ wide and 61.4″ tall on a 110.2″ wheelbase. At 15.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford Courier generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1982 | 183.5″ | 63″ | 61.4″ | 110.2″ | — |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Courier year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 183.9″ | 63″ | 110.2″ | — | 2 |
| 1981 | 183.9″ | 63″ | 110.2″ | — | 2 |
| 1980 | 183.5″ | 63″ | 110.2″ | — | 2 |
| 1979 | 183.5″ | 63″ | 110.2″ | — | 2 |
| 1978 | 183.5″ | 63″ | 110.2″ | — | 2 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Courier fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,130 cars within 10″ of its length, the Courier is narrower than 100%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,130 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63″ | 72″ | −9.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.2″ | 107.1″ | +3.1″ |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Courier against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Rampage, the Courier is the longest and the narrowest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Courier (this car) | 1982 | 183.9″ | 63″ | — |
| Dodge Rampage | 1982 | 183.5″ | 66.9″ | — |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1982 Courier bigger than the 1981?
No. The 1982 and 1981 Courier are the same size.
Which is bigger, the Courier or the Dodge Rampage?
The 1982 Dodge Rampage is about the same length as the 1982 Courier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Courier model years, 1978 to 1982. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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