Ford F-150 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length205.6 in – 244.3 in
- Height70.9 in – 75.5 in
- Wheelbase119.8 in – 157.4 in
- Curb weight3,923 lb – 4,806 lb
- Width78.4 in – 79.5 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width93.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 9.2 in shorter (224.9 in vs 234.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (79.0 in vs 93.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1.7 in taller (73.2 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (138.6 in vs 144.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,312 lb heavier (4,365 lb vs 5,676 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,312 lb heavier (4,365 lb vs 5,676 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (79.0 in vs 93.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (138.6 in vs 144.7 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 9.2 in shorter (224.9 in vs 234.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1.7 in taller (73.2 in vs 74.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500
- 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 | Ford F-150 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 234.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 93.8 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 73.2 in | 74.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.6 in | 144.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,365 lb | 5,676 lb | 1,312 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 244.3 in).
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