2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 254 kg more than 1990 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Model F |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2240 mm |
