RAM 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Ford F-250
- 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-250 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 2500 is 18.6 in shorter (230.4 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.0 in taller (77.8 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 18.5 in longer wheelbase (140.5 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 18.5 in longer wheelbase (140.5 in vs 159.0 in)
- Length: RAM 2500 is 18.6 in shorter (230.4 in vs 249.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.0 in taller (77.8 in vs 79.7 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.6 in narrower (79.4 in vs 80.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is shorter by 18.6 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 2500 — Based on length × width (RAM 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 230.4 in | 249.0 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 80.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 77.8 in | 79.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 159.0 in | 18.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 6,188 lb | 6,189 lb | 1 lb |
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