Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-150
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight5,966 lb – 7,112 lb
- Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
- Ford F-150 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 229.8 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.0 in taller (76.7 in vs 74.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,223 lb heavier (6,539 lb vs 5,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,223 lb heavier (6,539 lb vs 5,317 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 229.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.0 in taller (76.7 in vs 74.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 8.9 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 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 229.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 78.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 74.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 144.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,539 lb | 5,317 lb | 1,223 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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