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2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2021

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measured bumper to bumper, 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 extends 77.3 cm beyond 2021 Tesla Model S, marking a substantial length advantage. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 and 2021 Tesla Model S will feel near identical, as the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is only 4.2 cm wider. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is 51.8 cm higher than that of the 2021 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. In terms of underbody clearance, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 holds a sizeable 13.2 cm advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model S. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 when compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S, as its wheels sit a full 63.4 cm further apart.

Measurements

Length

502.1 cm

579.4 cm (+77.3)

Height

143 cm

194.8 cm (+51.8)

Body width

198.7 cm

202.9 cm (+4.2)

Width including mirrors

218.9 cm

243.1 cm (+24.2)

Ground clearance

11.7 cm

24.9 cm (+13.2)

Wheelbase

296 cm

359.4 cm (+63.4)

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

10 m²

11.8 m² (+1.8)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

502.1 cm

29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

143 cm

2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

194.8 cm

8 cm taller than the average Pickup

Body width

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

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

10 m²

1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan

11.8 m²

1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 1,483 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 453 L (SAE) more with them 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

2,192 L (+1,483)

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

2,192 L (+453)

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

378.3 L per m (+165.3)

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

186.5 L per m² (+79.3)

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

2,192 L

755 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.

2,192 L

665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

DriveSize space efficiency

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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.

+51%

SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Tesla Model S when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. The 2021 Tesla Model S brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 2 more passengers than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. When comparing the two, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 1.8 m more room to U-turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Neither car feels significantly "heavier" than the other when driving, as there's only a 47 kg difference in their curb weights.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+2)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

12.3 m

14.1 m (+1.8)

Curb weight

2,075 kg

2,122 kg (+47)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

2,075 kg

553 kg heavier than the average Sedan

2,122 kg

129 kg lighter than the average Pickup

DriveSize manoeuvrability

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

A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.

-11%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

-9%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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 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, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

38 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

23.5 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.

Body side clearance

36 cm

Length over bay

30 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.