Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,441 lb
- Width85.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.5 in shorter (210.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.9 in narrower (85.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.1 in taller (71.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 379 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.9 in narrower (85.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 379 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.5 in shorter (210.8 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 198.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 85.8 in | 78.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 70.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 112.8 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,293 lb | 4,672 lb | 379 lb |
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