RAM 2500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length230.4 in
- Height76.2 in – 79.3 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight5,940 lb – 6,436 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 2500 is 1.3 in shorter (230.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in taller (77.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (140.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 266 lb heavier (6,188 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 266 lb heavier (6,188 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (140.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in taller (77.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Length: RAM 2500 is 1.3 in shorter (230.4 in vs 231.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 2500 — Based on length × width (RAM 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 230.4 in | 231.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.8 in | 77.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 145.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,188 lb | 6,454 lb | 266 lb |
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