RAM 3500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. RAM 3500 · Ford F-150
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height74.1 in – 79.7 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight5,969 lb – 6,949 lb
- Width79.4 in – 79.5 in
- Ford F-150 width79.2 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (244.9 in vs 231.8 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 3.3 in narrower (79.5 in vs 82.8 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 0.4 in taller (76.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,060 lb heavier (6,459 lb vs 5,399 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 1,060 lb heavier (6,459 lb vs 5,399 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 144.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (244.9 in vs 231.8 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 3.3 in narrower (79.5 in vs 82.8 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 0.4 in taller (76.9 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for RAM 3500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 3500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 231.8 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 82.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 76.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 144.5 in | 10.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,459 lb | 5,399 lb | 1,060 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.4 in).
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