RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length209.0 in – 237.9 in
- Height74.4 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in – 149.0 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 9.8 in
- Curb weight4,510 lb – 5,420 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 8.3 in shorter (223.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,489 lb heavier (4,965 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,489 lb heavier (4,965 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 8.3 in shorter (223.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.8 in taller (76.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 1500 — Based on length × width (RAM 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 223.4 in | 231.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 77.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.5 in | 145.0 in | 10.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,965 lb | 6,454 lb | 1,489 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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