Many newer varieties carry disease resistance which makes them relatively trouble-free. Late tomatoes are generally considered better tasting. The main reason is simple and the same for both examples. And it is the tomato leaf that converts the sun's rays into sugars that flavor the fruits. If you're lucky enough to have plenty of room, plant some of each.
All types have merit.
The first tomato of the season always tastes delicious, and the determinate varieties are great if you want a lot of ripe tomatoes at once - for example, when making a year's supply of canned tomato sauce. For best results, test the pH of the garden soil to determine what amendments, if any, are needed. Tomatoes are warm season plants and do not appreciate being planted in the cold ground. Wait until early May when the soil has warmed and temperatures are climbing. If the nights are cooler, the flowers will drop off and no fruit will form.