RAM 1500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford F-250
- Length209.0 in – 231.0 in
- Height73.3 in – 76.3 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in – 140.0 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 10.7 in
- Curb weight4,518 lb – 5,654 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 25.3 in shorter (220.0 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.4 in taller (74.8 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 24.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,314 lb heavier (5,086 lb vs 6,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,314 lb heavier (5,086 lb vs 6,400 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 24.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 25.3 in shorter (220.0 in vs 245.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.4 in taller (74.8 in vs 78.2 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 25.3 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- 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-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 220.0 in | 245.3 in | 25.3 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 74.8 in | 78.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 154.5 in | 24.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,086 lb | 6,400 lb | 1,314 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.0 in – 231.0 in).
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