Quick answer
The 1982 Ford E-100, the latest model year on record, is 187″ long, 79.9″ wide and 79.1″ tall on a 124″ wheelbase. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford E-100 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 185.8″ | 79.1″ | 74.8″ | 124″ | — |
| 1974 | 168.9″ | 79.1″ | 75.6″ | 105.9″ | — |
| 1975 | 206.7″ | 78.7″ | 78″ | 138.2″ | — |
| 1979 | 206.7″ | 78.3″ | 79.5″ | 138.2″ | — |
| 1980 | 185.8″ | 79.1″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | — |
| 1981 | 196.9″ | 79.9″ | 79.1″ | 131.1″ | — |
| 1982 | 187″ | 79.9″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | — |
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
E-100 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 187″ | 79.9″ | 124″ | — | 1 |
| 1981 | 196.9″ | 79.9″ | 131.1″ | — | 2 |
| 1980 | 185.8″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | — | 1 |
| 1979 | 206.7″ | 78.3″ | 138.2″ | — | 1 |
| 1975 | 206.7″ | 78.7″ | 138.2″ | — | 1 |
| 1974 | 168.9″ | 79.1″ | 105.9″ | — | 1 |
| 1972 | 185.8″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | — | 1 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a E-100 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,104 cars within 10″ of its length, the E-100 is wider than 97% and has a longer wheelbase than 99%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,104 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.9″ | 72.8″ | +7.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 124″ | 108.7″ | +15.3″ |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
E-100 against its rivals
Next to the Lotus Elite, Maserati Merak and Ferrari Mondial 8, the E-100 is the longest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford E-100 (this car) | 1982 | 187″ | 79.9″ | — |
| Lotus Elite | 1982 | 179.5″ | 71.7″ | — |
| Maserati Merak | 1981 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 2,908 lb |
| Ferrari Mondial 8 | 1982 | 182.7″ | 70.5″ | 3,503 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1982 E-100 bigger than the 1981?
No, it is smaller: the 1982 model is 9.9″ shorter, because 1982 started a new generation.
Which is bigger, the E-100 or the Lotus Elite?
The 1982 Lotus Elite is 7.5″ shorter than the 1982 E-100.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 E-100 model years, 1972 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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