1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F50 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |
