Different Platforms
The model year of the Edsel's introduction was a post WW II high point of sorts for the Ford Motor Company. Three full-size platforms of distinctly different interior widths were in use each by Lincoln, Mercury and Ford, a situation that lasted until Ford received a much wider platform in 1960. Edsel shared both Mercury's and Ford's platform in 1958 and so offers an insight into their differing interior dimensions.
| 1958 Comparison | Edsel Citation/Corsair | Edsel Pacer/Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 124.0 in (3,150 mm) | 118.0 in (2,997 mm) |
| Overall Length | 218.9 in (5,560 mm) | 213.2 in (5,415 mm) |
| Width | 79.8 in (2,027 mm) | 78.8 in (2,002 mm) |
| Height | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) |
| Front Headroom | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 33.2 in (843 mm) |
| Front Legroom | 44.2 in (1,123 mm) | 43.1 in (1,095 mm) |
| Front Hip Room | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 60.0 in (1,524 mm) |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.7 in (1,516 mm) | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) |
| Rear Headroom | 32.8 in (833 mm) | 33.6 in (853 mm) |
| Rear Legroom–ins. | 43.4 in (1,102 mm) | 40.7 in (1,034 mm) |
| Rear Hip Room | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 60.1 in (1,527 mm) |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.7 in (1,516 mm) | 57.0 in (1,448 mm) |
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