Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Ford F-250
- Length224.0 in – 244.1 in
- Height7.3 in – 77.1 in
- Wheelbase134.7 in – 154.7 in
- Curb weight4,378 lb – 5,211 lb
- Width79.3 in
- Ford F-250 width78.4 in – 80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 5.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 239.2 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 0.1 in narrower (79.3 in vs 79.2 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 34.5 in taller (42.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 366 lb heavier (4,795 lb vs 5,161 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford F-250 is 34.5 in taller (42.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 366 lb heavier (4,795 lb vs 5,161 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 5.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 239.2 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 0.1 in narrower (79.3 in vs 79.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Ram 2500 — Based on length × width (Dodge Ram 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.1 in | 239.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 79.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 42.2 in | 76.7 in | 34.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.7 in | 154.7 in | 10.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,795 lb | 5,161 lb | 366 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.0 in – 244.1 in).
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