RAM 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length228.9 in – 241.8 in
- Height77.4 in – 77.7 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,798 lb – 5,372 lb
- Width82.1 in
- Ford Expedition width83.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 25.4 in shorter (235.4 in vs 210.0 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 1.5 in narrower (82.1 in vs 83.6 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.1 in taller (77.6 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 24.5 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 122.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 483 lb heavier (5,085 lb vs 5,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 24.5 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 122.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 25.4 in shorter (235.4 in vs 210.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 483 lb heavier (5,085 lb vs 5,568 lb)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 1.5 in narrower (82.1 in vs 83.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 25.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.4 in | 210.0 in | 25.4 in |
| Width | 82.1 in | 83.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 76.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.0 in | 122.5 in | 24.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,085 lb | 5,568 lb | 483 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 228.9 in – 241.8 in).
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