Ford F-150 vs RAM 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · RAM 3500

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length213.2 in – 250.4 in
  • Height74.6 in – 78.5 in
  • Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
  • Curb weight4,685 lb – 6,210 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.2 in – 86.3 in
  • RAM 3500 width79.5 in – 96.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (231.8 in vs 244.9 in)
  • Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (82.8 in vs 88.0 in)
  • Height: Ford F-150 is 0.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 155.0 in)
  • Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,998 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 7,446 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,998 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 7,446 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 155.0 in)
  3. Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (82.8 in vs 88.0 in)
  4. Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (231.8 in vs 244.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford F-150 is 0.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150Ford F-150 is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for RAM 3500
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150Ford F-150 is narrower by 5.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150Based on length × width (Ford F-150)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord F-150RAM 3500Difference
Length231.8 in244.9 in13.1 in
Width82.8 in88.0 in5.2 in
Height76.5 in76.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase144.5 in155.0 in10.5 in
Ground clearance8.1 in
Curb weight5,448 lb7,446 lb1,998 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 213.2 in – 250.4 in).

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