RAM 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length209.0 in – 231.0 in
- Height73.3 in – 76.3 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in – 140.0 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 10.7 in
- Curb weight4,518 lb – 5,654 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 13.5 in shorter (220.0 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 2.4 in taller (74.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 599 lb heavier (5,086 lb vs 5,685 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 599 lb heavier (5,086 lb vs 5,685 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 13.5 in shorter (220.0 in vs 206.5 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 2.4 in taller (74.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 220.0 in | 206.5 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 78.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 74.8 in | 77.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,086 lb | 5,685 lb | 599 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.0 in – 231.0 in).
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