RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford F-150
- 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 weight4,525 lb – 5,745 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford F-150 width79.2 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 8.4 in shorter (223.4 in vs 231.8 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 3.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 82.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 0.1 in taller (76.4 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 264 lb heavier (5,135 lb vs 5,399 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 264 lb heavier (5,135 lb vs 5,399 lb)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 3.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 82.8 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 8.4 in shorter (223.4 in vs 231.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 0.1 in taller (76.4 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 1500 — Based on length × width (RAM 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 223.4 in | 231.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 82.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 76.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.5 in | 144.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,135 lb | 5,399 lb | 264 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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