Ford F-150 vs RAM 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · RAM 2500
- Length209.3 in – 250.5 in
- Height75.1 in – 77.3 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in – 163.0 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 9.4 in
- Curb weight4,049 lb – 5,697 lb
- Width79.9 in
- RAM 2500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 0.5 in shorter (229.9 in vs 230.4 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 1.6 in taller (76.2 in vs 77.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 140.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,315 lb heavier (4,873 lb vs 6,188 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,315 lb heavier (4,873 lb vs 6,188 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 1.6 in taller (76.2 in vs 77.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 140.5 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for RAM 2500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 1.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | RAM 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 230.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 77.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 140.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 7.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,873 lb | 6,188 lb | 1,315 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.3 in – 250.5 in).
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