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2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2021

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 2024

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Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 29.8 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 adding only 4.2 cm to the 2021 Tesla Model S’s profile. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 is 48.5 cm higher than that of the 2021 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 offering 9.4 cm more clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. With an extra 15.9 cm between the wheels, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Length

502.1 cm

531.9 cm (+29.8)

Height

143 cm

191.5 cm (+48.5)

Width (excluding mirrors)

198.7 cm

202.9 cm (+4.2)

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

243.1 cm (+9.4)

Ground clearance

11.7 cm

21.1 cm (+15.9)

Wheelbase

296 cm

311.9 cm (+0.8)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

502.1 cm

29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan

531.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Height

143 cm

2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

198.7 cm

15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

11.7 cm

2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

21.1 cm

1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

311.9 cm

19.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 1,055 L lead in the boot and a slight 25 L (SAE) advantage with the seats down.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

709 L

1,764 L (+1,055)

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,739 L

1,764 L (+25)

Frunk capacity

89 L

N/A

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

213 L per m

331.6 L per m (+118.6)

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

107.2 L per m²

163.5 L per m² (+56.3)

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

709 L

313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

1,764 L

327 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,739 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

1,764 L

237 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

DriveSize space efficiency score

DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.

VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

133%

SAE: above class average (+33%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S. Choosing the 2021 Tesla Model S fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. The 2021 Tesla Model S is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin. The 2021 Tesla Model S feels a touch more substantial on the road, sitting 83 kg heavier than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+2)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

12.3 m

12.6 m (+0.3)

Curb weight

2,075 kg (+83)

1,992 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

2,075 kg

553 kg heavier than the average Sedan

1,992 kg

259 kg lighter than the average Pickup

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 fit in a standard parking space?

2021 Tesla Model S parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 38 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

38 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

23.5 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Tight

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 36 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

9 cm

Primary constraint.

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