RAM 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Expedition

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length209.0 in – 237.9 in
  • Height74.4 in – 78.4 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in – 149.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in – 9.9 in
  • Curb weight4,514 lb – 5,724 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.4 in
  • Ford Expedition width78.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Expedition is 16.9 in shorter (223.4 in vs 206.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 15.5 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 546 lb heavier (5,119 lb vs 5,665 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 15.5 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 119.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 546 lb heavier (5,119 lb vs 5,665 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Expedition is 16.9 in shorter (223.4 in vs 206.5 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
  5. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExpeditionBased on length × width (Ford Expedition)

Dimension comparison

SpecRAM 1500Ford ExpeditionDifference
Length223.4 in206.5 in16.9 in
Width79.4 in78.8 in0.6 in
Height76.4 in77.2 in0.8 in
Wheelbase134.5 in119.0 in15.5 in
Ground clearance9.4 in
Curb weight5,119 lb5,665 lb546 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.0 in – 237.9 in).

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