Ford F-150 vs RAM 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · RAM 2500
- Length250.5 in
- Height77.0 in
- Wheelbase163.0 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,932 lb
- Width79.9 in
- RAM 2500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 2500 is 20.1 in shorter (250.5 in vs 230.4 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.8 in taller (77.0 in vs 77.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 22.5 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 140.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,256 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,188 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,256 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,188 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 22.5 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 140.5 in)
- Length: RAM 2500 is 20.1 in shorter (250.5 in vs 230.4 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.8 in taller (77.0 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is shorter by 20.1 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 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 2500 — Based on length × width (RAM 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | RAM 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.5 in | 230.4 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 77.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 163.0 in | 140.5 in | 22.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 7.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 6,188 lb | 1,256 lb |
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