Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-150
- Length224.1 in – 244.1 in
- Height73.7 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase134.7 in – 154.7 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 9.9 in
- Curb weight5,524 lb – 6,312 lb
- Width93.5 in – 93.8 in
- Ford F-150 width78.3 in – 79.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.4 in shorter (234.1 in vs 225.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.6 in taller (75.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 138.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,571 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 4,348 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,571 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 4,348 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 138.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.4 in shorter (234.1 in vs 225.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.6 in taller (75.8 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 14.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.1 in | 225.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 93.7 in | 78.9 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.7 in | 138.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,918 lb | 4,348 lb | 1,571 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.1 in – 244.1 in).
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