Australia vs USA — 1967 vs 1966
| Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III | Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 5,752 cc | 4,736 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 142 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.4 sec | 14.9 sec |
| Weight | 3,312 lbs | 2,850 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Units Produced | 300 | 1,001 |
| Original MSRP | — | $4,547 |
| Value (Excellent) | $1,500,000 | $450,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 9/10 | 9/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III brings quicker acceleration, higher top speed, greater rarity to the table, and the 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer answers with lighter weight, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
The rivalry between Australia and USA automotive industries has produced legendary matchups, and the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III versus 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer is among the most fascinating. These two cars represent the best of their national engineering schools. 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 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer delivering 306 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 Shelby GT350H relies on a V8 OHV with 4,736 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III edges ahead at 6.4 seconds versus 6.6 seconds. The Ford Shelby GT350H carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 462 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 300 units built, the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III is considerably scarcer than the Ford Shelby GT350H's 1,001 examples. On the collector market, the 1967 Ford Australia Falcon GT XY GTHO Phase III commands a significant premium over the 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.