RAM 3500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. RAM 3500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length232.0 in – 260.8 in
- Height77.8 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,056 lb – 7,536 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 14.7 in shorter (246.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 1.6 in taller (78.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 342 lb heavier (6,796 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 14.7 in shorter (246.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 342 lb heavier (6,796 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 1.6 in taller (78.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for RAM 3500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 3500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 246.4 in | 231.7 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 77.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 145.0 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,796 lb | 6,454 lb | 342 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 232.0 in – 260.8 in).
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