Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height64.8 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (195.2 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 949 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 949 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (195.2 in vs 189.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 189.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 72.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 71.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 113.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 4,267 lb | 949 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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