USA vs USA — 1967 vs 1966
| GT500 428 Cobra Jet | Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 440 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,014 cc | 4,736 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 14.9 sec |
| Weight | 3,400 lbs | 2,850 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Length | 4,673 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Units Produced | 2,048 | 1,001 |
| Original MSRP | $4,317 | $4,547 |
| Value (Excellent) | $300,000 | $450,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 9/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet brings quicker acceleration, higher top speed, better value to the table, and the 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer answers with lighter weight, greater rarity. 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 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet versus the 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. The 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet holds a clear advantage in raw power with 335 hp compared to 306 hp, a 29-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Shelby GT500 uses a V8 OHV (Ford 428 Cobra Jet) displacing 7,014 cc, while the Ford Shelby GT350H relies on a V8 OHV with 4,736 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet edges ahead at 5.5 seconds versus 6.6 seconds. The Ford Shelby GT350H carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 550 lbs lighter. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.