Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Ford F-150
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
- Curb weight5,154 lb – 6,366 lb
- Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
- Ford F-150 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 7.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 230.8 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2.4 in taller (76.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 659 lb heavier (5,760 lb vs 5,101 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 659 lb heavier (5,760 lb vs 5,101 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 7.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 230.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2.4 in taller (76.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 230.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 78.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 144.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,760 lb | 5,101 lb | 659 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.7 in – 249.7 in).
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