Ford F-150 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length209.1 in – 250.3 in
- Height75.2 in – 77.6 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in – 163.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.4 in
- Curb weight4,021 lb – 5,014 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 2.0 in shorter (229.7 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,937 lb heavier (4,518 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,937 lb heavier (4,518 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 2.0 in shorter (229.7 in vs 231.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.7 in | 231.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 77.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 145.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,518 lb | 6,454 lb | 1,937 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.1 in – 250.3 in).
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