RAM 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length228.9 in – 241.8 in
- Height77.4 in – 80.9 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 9.1 in
- Curb weight4,768 lb – 6,396 lb
- Width82.1 in – 88.0 in
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.6 in shorter (235.4 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 7.3 in narrower (85.0 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 8.1 in taller (79.2 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 20.2 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 126.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 20.2 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 126.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.6 in shorter (235.4 in vs 210.8 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 8.1 in taller (79.2 in vs 71.1 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 7.3 in narrower (85.0 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 24.6 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 7.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.4 in | 210.8 in | 24.6 in |
| Width | 85.0 in | 77.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 79.2 in | 71.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.0 in | 126.8 in | 20.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,582 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 228.9 in – 241.8 in).
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