Ford F-150 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length206.9 in – 244.4 in
- Height70.9 in – 75.5 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in – 157.0 in
- Curb weight3,935 lb – 4,760 lb
- Width78.3 in – 79.5 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width93.5 in – 93.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.4 in shorter (225.7 in vs 234.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 93.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.6 in taller (73.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (138.5 in vs 144.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,571 lb heavier (4,348 lb vs 5,918 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,571 lb heavier (4,348 lb vs 5,918 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 14.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 93.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (138.5 in vs 144.7 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 8.4 in shorter (225.7 in vs 234.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2.6 in taller (73.2 in vs 75.8 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 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 | 225.7 in | 234.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 93.7 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 73.2 in | 75.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.5 in | 144.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,348 lb | 5,918 lb | 1,571 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 206.9 in – 244.4 in).
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