Italy vs USA — 1966 vs 1966
| Dino 2400 Spider | GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 2,418 cc | 4,736 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 127 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 16.0 sec | 14.7 sec |
| Weight | 2,601 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,280 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Length | 4,220 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Units Produced | 7,651 | 1,001 |
| Original MSRP | $7,500 | $4,547 |
| Value (Excellent) | $250,000 | $450,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1966 Fiat Dino 2400 Spider brings higher top speed, lighter weight, better value to the table, and the 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer answers with more power, quicker acceleration, greater rarity. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
The rivalry between Italy and USA automotive industries has produced legendary matchups, and the 1966 Fiat Dino 2400 Spider versus 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer is among the most fascinating. These two cars represent the best of their national engineering schools. The 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer holds a clear advantage in raw power with 306 hp compared to 180 hp, a 126-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Fiat Dino uses a V6 DOHC (Ferrari) displacing 2,418 cc, while the Shelby GT350H relies on a V8 OHV 16V with 4,736 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer edges ahead at 6.6 seconds versus 7.8 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 1,001 units built, the 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz Rent-A-Racer is considerably scarcer than the Fiat Dino's 7,651 examples.