The current Ford LTD is 215.7″ long, 79.1″ wide, on a 114.2″ wheelbase, weighing 3,986 lb. At 18 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Ford LTD generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 216.1″ | ″ | ″ | 120.9″ | — |
| 1973–1974 | 220.1″ | 79.1″ | 55.1″ | 120.9″ | — |
| 1975–1978 | 224″ | 79.1″ | 57.1″ | 120.9″ | — |
| 1979 | 214.2″ | 77.2″ | 55.5″ | 114.2″ | — |
| 1980–1982 | 209.1″ | 77.2″ | 55.9″ | 114.2″ | — |
| 1983–1985 | 203.9″ | 74″ | 54.7″ | 109.8″ | 3,408 lb |
| 1986–1990 | 211″ | 77.6″ | 55.1″ | 114.2″ | 3,708 lb |
| 1991–1992 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 56.7″ | 114.2″ | 3,986 lb |
LTD year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 22 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 213.4″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 213.8″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 213″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 212.2″ | 78″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1986 | 205.9″ | 75.2″ | 110.6″ | 5 | |
| 1985 | 204.3″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 6 | |
| 1984 | 204.7″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 204.7″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 211.4″ | 78″ | 109.1″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 211.4″ | 77.6″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 210.6″ | 78″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1979 | 213.8″ | 77.6″ | 115″ | 5 | |
| 1978 | 222″ | 78.3″ | 118.9″ | 5 | |
| 1977 | 222″ | 78″ | 118.9″ | 6 | |
| 1976 | 224.8″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1975 | 224.8″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1974 | 223.2″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 4 | |
| 1973 | 220.9″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1972 | 219.7″ | 77.2″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1971 | 216.9″ | ″ | 120.9″ | 3 |
Will a LTD fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 18 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 18 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 258 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | +1.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 114.2″ | 125.2″ | -11.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,986 lb | 4,663 lb | -677 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Ford LTD?
215.7″ (17′ 12″) in its current generation, 79.1″ wide and 56.7″ tall.
How much does a Ford LTD weigh?
3,986 lb at the kerb.
Will a LTD fit in a garage?
At 18 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the LTD got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.