Quick answer
The 1997 Ford Probe, the latest model year on record, is 179.1″ long, 69.7″ wide and 52″ tall on a 102.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,804 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford Probe generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1993: the new car was 1.5″ longer and 97 lb lighter than the 1989–1992 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1992 | 177.2″ | ″ | 52″ | 99.2″ | 2,716 lb |
| 1993–1997 | 178.7″ | 69.7″ | 51.6″ | 102.8″ | 2,619 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Probe year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 179.1″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 179.1″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 178.7″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 178.7″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 178.7″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.2″ | 3 | |
| 1991 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.2″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.2″ | 3 | |
| 1989 | 177.2″ | ″ | 99.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Probe fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,001 cars within 10″ of its length, the Probe is lighter than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,001 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 71.3″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.8″ | 105.1″ | −2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,804 lb | 3,411 lb | −607 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Probe against its rivals
Next to the Saab 900, Mazda 323 and Chevrolet Beretta, the Probe is the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Probe (this car) | 1997 | 179.1″ | 69.7″ | 2,804 lb |
| Saab 900 | 1998 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 3,003 lb |
| Mazda 323 | 1996 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 2,379 lb |
| Chevrolet Beretta | 1996 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 2,989 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 1997 Probe bigger than the 1996?
No. The 1997 and 1996 Probe are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Probe or the Saab 900?
The 1998 Saab 900 is 3.6″ longer and 199 lb heavier than the 1997 Probe.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Probe model years, 1989 to 1997. 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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