2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 1962 Peel P50
Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 1962 Peel P50?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is over 334.1 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, which is an enormous difference in length. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is 89 cm wider, representing an extreme jump in size that fundamentally changes where you can physically drive. The height contrast is vast; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E stands a massive 42.5 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1.8 cm advantage in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is a massive 178.4 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Length
471.3 cm (+334.1)
137.2 cm
Height
162.5 cm (+42.5)
120 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.1 cm (+89)
99.1 cm
Width (including mirrors)
209.7 cm (+1.8)
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm (+178.4)
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
298.4 cm (+7.5)
120 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Height
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
Width (including mirrors)
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
Wheelbase
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E features a 402 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is below average for its category. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E's 1,420 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
402 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,420 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
822 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,689 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
81 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
160.9 L per m
N/A
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
85.5 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 1962 Peel P50 means managing with 4 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. With a 4-seat advantage, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is clearly built to carry far larger groups than the 1962 Peel P50. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 7.94 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E in a standard bay. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 1962 Peel P50’s 1,910 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+4)
1
Max. seats
5 (+4)
1
Turning circle
11.6 m (+7.9)
3.7 m
Curb weight
1,969 kg (+1,910)
59 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
Curb weight
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
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