RAM 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Ford F-250
- Length248.4 in
- Height77.9 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,785 lb – 7,055 lb
- Width79.5 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-250 is 3.1 in shorter (248.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.4 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.7 in taller (78.8 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 154.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 479 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 6,442 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 479 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 6,442 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-250 is 3.1 in shorter (248.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.7 in taller (78.8 in vs 78.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 245.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 79.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 78.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 154.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 6,920 lb | 6,442 lb | 479 lb |
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