GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length203.0 in – 246.4 in
- Height70.6 in – 73.8 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Curb weight3,923 lb – 4,748 lb
- Width77.1 in – 78.5 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 29.5 in shorter (224.7 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 6.4 in taller (72.2 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 471 lb heavier (4,336 lb vs 3,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 29.5 in shorter (224.7 in vs 195.2 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 471 lb heavier (4,336 lb vs 3,865 lb)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 6.4 in taller (72.2 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 29.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 8.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.7 in | 195.2 in | 29.5 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 69.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 72.2 in | 65.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 118.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,336 lb | 3,865 lb | 471 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.0 in – 246.4 in).
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