Ford F-150 vs RAM 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · RAM 3500
- Length250.5 in
- Height77.0 in
- Wheelbase163.0 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,932 lb
- Width79.9 in
- RAM 3500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (250.5 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 1.8 in taller (77.0 in vs 78.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 154.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,688 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,688 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,620 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 154.8 in)
- Length: RAM 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (250.5 in vs 244.9 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 1.8 in taller (77.0 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is shorter by 5.6 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 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 3500 — Based on length × width (RAM 3500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | RAM 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.5 in | 244.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 78.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 163.0 in | 154.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 6,620 lb | 1,688 lb |
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