The 1982 Ford Fairmont, the latest model year on record, is 196.1″ long, 70.9″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 105.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,800 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford Fairmont generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1982 | 194.1″ | 66.9″ | 55.1″ | 105.9″ | — |
Fairmont year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 196.1″ | 70.9″ | 105.5″ | 4 | |
| 1981 | 196.1″ | 70.9″ | 105.5″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 194.1″ | 66.9″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1979 | 194.1″ | 66.9″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1978 | 194.1″ | 66.9″ | 105.9″ | 3 |
Will a Fairmont fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 893 cars within 10″ of its length, the Fairmont is lighter than 99% and narrower than 80%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 93%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 893 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 74″ | −3.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.5″ | 113″ | −7.5″ |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lb | 4,085 lb | −1,285 lb |
Fairmont against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Malibu Classic, the Fairmont is the longest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fairmont (this car) | 1982 | 196.1″ | 70.9″ | 2,800 lb |
| Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 1982 | 191.3″ | 72.4″ | 3,329 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1982 Fairmont bigger than the 1981?
No. The 1982 and 1981 Fairmont are the same size, within half an inch and 13 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Fairmont or the Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The 1982 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is 4.8″ shorter and 529 lb heavier than the 1982 Fairmont.
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