Australia vs Australia — 1967 vs 1972
| Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III | Falcon XA GT-HO Phase IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 5,752 cc | 5,752 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 142 mph | 143 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.4 sec | 14.5 sec |
| Weight | 3,312 lbs | 3,483 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,858 mm |
| Units Produced | 300 | 0 |
| Value (Excellent) | $1,500,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 9/10 | 10/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III brings quicker acceleration, better value to the table, and the 1972 Ford Australia Falcon XA GT-HO Phase IV answers with higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Ford Australia Falcon GT. The 1967 and 1972 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III producing 300 hp and the 1972 Ford Australia Falcon XA GT-HO Phase IV delivering 300 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Ford Australia Falcon GT uses a V8 Cleveland 351 BOSS displacing 5,752 cc, while the Ford Australia Falcon relies on a V8 OHV with 5,752 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III edges ahead at 6.4 seconds versus 6.5 seconds. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.