RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford F-150
- 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 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 0.9 in shorter (229.0 in vs 229.9 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 142.5 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 1500 is 578 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 1500 is 578 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.9 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 142.5 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 0.9 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 1500 — Based on length × width (RAM 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.0 in | 229.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 76.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 142.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,095 lb | 4,517 lb | 578 lb |
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