Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length188.5 in – 202.7 in
- Height66.2 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.3 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.1 in shorter (195.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.3 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (67.8 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 1,076 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,076 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.1 in shorter (195.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.3 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.6 in | 189.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 71.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 113.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,393 lb | 1,076 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.7 in).
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