RAM 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length209.0 in – 237.9 in
- Height74.4 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in – 149.0 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 9.8 in
- Curb weight4,510 lb – 5,420 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 12.6 in shorter (223.4 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 1.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 5.3 in taller (76.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 126.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: RAM 1500 is 5.3 in taller (76.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (134.5 in vs 126.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 12.6 in shorter (223.4 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 1.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 223.4 in | 210.8 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 77.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 71.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.5 in | 126.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,965 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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