Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height63.9 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 4,700 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 0.8 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 37 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,902 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 0.8 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 37 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,902 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 185.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 106.7 in | 12.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 3,902 lb | 37 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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