Australia vs Australia — 1969 vs 1971
| Monaro GTS 350 | Falcon GT-HO Phase III | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 5,735 cc | 5,763 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 sec | 6.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 142 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.8 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Length | 4,762 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Units Produced | — | 300 |
| Value (Excellent) | $180,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Collectibility | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 10/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1969 Holden Monaro GTS 350 brings better value to the table, and the 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III answers with quicker acceleration, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
In the world of Muscle Car cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1969 Holden Monaro GTS 350 versus the 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1969 Holden Monaro GTS 350 producing 300 hp and the 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III delivering 300 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Holden Monaro uses a V8 OHV displacing 5,735 cc, while the Ford Falcon relies on a V8 OHV 16V with 5,763 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III edges ahead at 6.4 seconds versus 6.7 seconds. On the collector market, the 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III commands a significant premium over the 1969 Holden Monaro GTS 350, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.