Ford F-150 vs RAM 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · RAM 3500
- 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 – 4,984 lb
- Width79.9 in
- RAM 3500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 15.0 in shorter (229.9 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 2.6 in taller (76.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 154.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,967 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 6,484 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,967 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 6,484 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 154.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 15.0 in shorter (229.9 in vs 244.9 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 2.6 in taller (76.2 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for RAM 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | RAM 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 244.9 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 78.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 154.8 in | 12.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 6,484 lb | 1,967 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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