RAM 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length229.0 in
- Height77.2 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.6 in
- Curb weight4,852 lb – 5,337 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 22.5 in shorter (229.0 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 0.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 21.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 571 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 5,665 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 21.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 22.5 in shorter (229.0 in vs 206.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 571 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 5,665 lb)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 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 22.5 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
- More ground clearanceRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.0 in | 206.5 in | 22.5 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 78.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 77.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 119.0 in | 21.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,095 lb | 5,665 lb | 571 lb |
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