Ford F-150 Lightning vs RAM 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 Lightning · RAM 1500
- Length231.7 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase145.0 in
- Curb weight6,015 lb – 6,893 lb
- Width79.9 in
- RAM 1500 width82.1 in – 88.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 3.7 in shorter (231.7 in vs 235.4 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 5.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 85.0 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 2.0 in taller (77.2 in vs 79.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 147.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 872 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,582 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 872 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,582 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 5.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 85.0 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 2.0 in taller (77.2 in vs 79.2 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 3.7 in shorter (231.7 in vs 235.4 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 147.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning · garage fit for RAM 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | RAM 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.7 in | 235.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 85.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 79.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.0 in | 147.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,454 lb | 5,582 lb | 872 lb |
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