RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- 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 F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 2.7 in shorter (229.0 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 0.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,360 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,360 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 2.7 in shorter (229.0 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 0.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is shorter by 2.7 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 | 229.0 in | 231.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 77.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 145.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,095 lb | 6,454 lb | 1,360 lb |
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