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Classic Wagons: The Pre-1990 Long Roofs

The long roofs that came before the database. Woodgrain, way-backs and rear-facing third rows — from when the wagon was simply what a family car looked like. Figures here are flagged ~ approximate and are being verified against primary sources. The modern list lives in the Wagon Wiki.

Reading the table: Specs are for the representative volume trim of each generation unless noted. HP/Ton is computed (hp ÷ curb weight in US tons). Values marked ~ are approximate and pending verification against primary sources. Imports (never sold new in the US) are badged. See Sources & methodology below.

Audi

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Avant (C3 200)	1984–1991	162	177	~3,300	~98.2	~9.0	~192.7	~54.7	—	—	—	—	AWD	2.2L 5cyl turbo	Manual 5-spd	~$28,000	—

Mercedes-Benz

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		300TD (W123)	1978–1985	123	184	~3,600	~66.7	~14.0	~187.5	~56.6	—	—	—	—	RWD	3.0L 5cyl turbo	Automatic 4-spd	~$30,000	—

AMC

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Eagle Wagon	1980–1988	115	210	~3,400	~64.7	~13.0	~183.2	~55.0	—	—	—	—	AWD	4.2L 6cyl	Automatic 3-spd	~$10,000	—

Buick

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Roadmaster Estate	1991–1996	260	335	~4,500	~80.0	~10.0	~217.5	~60.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	5.7L 8cyl	Automatic 4-spd	~$22,000	—

Chevrolet

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Nomad▲ best hp/ton	1955–1957	162	257	~3,300	~98.2	~12.0	~195.6	~60.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	4.3L 8cyl	Manual 3-spd	~$2,600	—
		Caprice Estate	1971–1990	165	245	~4,400	~77.3	~11.0	~215.1	~57.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic 4-spd	~$16,000	—

Datsun

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		510 Wagon	1968–1973	96	~100	~2,200	~87.3	~12.5	~162.2	~55.1	—	—	—	—	RWD	1.6L 4cyl	Manual 4-spd	~$2,200	—

Ford

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Pinto Wagon▲ best hp/ton	1972–1980	86	~110	~2,500	~68.8	~13.0	172.7	~52.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	2.0L 4cyl	Manual 4-spd	~$2,300	—
		Country Squire (LTD)	1969–1991	150	250	~4,500	~66.7	~12.0	~225.0	~57.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic 3-spd	~$8,000	—

Oldsmobile

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Vista Cruiser	1964–1977	180	275	~4,300	~83.7	~11.0	~220.0	~57.0	—	—	—	—	RWD	5.7L 8cyl	Automatic 3-spd	~$3,500	—

Pontiac

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		Safari	1971–1989	165	245	~4,400	~77.3	~11.0	~215.1	~57.4	—	—	—	—	RWD	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic 4-spd	~$16,500	—

Volvo

Compare	Photo	Model	Years	HP¹	TQ (lb-ft)¹	Weight (lb)¹	HP/Ton (2,000 lb)	0–60 (s)	Length (in)¹	Height (in)¹	Cargo (cu ft)	MPG city	MPG hwy	MPG comb	Drive¹	Engine¹	Transmission¹	MSRP (launch)¹	Reviews
		245 (240 Wagon)	1975–1993	114	~136	~3,100	~73.5	~12.0	~190.7	57.5	—	—	—	—	RWD	2.3L 4cyl	Manual 4-spd	~$15,000	—

Sources & Methodology

¹ Specifications — horsepower, torque, weight, length, height, 0–60 mph, launch price, engine and transmission — are drawn from period road tests and archival specification catalogs, principally automobile-catalog.com, conceptcarz.com and ultimatespecs.com, cross-referenced with manufacturer documentation. These cars pre-date the EPA online database and each model spanned several engines and model years, so figures are for a representative trim, and US and European market cars often differ in weight and length. Any value marked ~ is approximate and still being verified against a primary source.
² Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licenses (public domain, CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA); click any photo to open its Commons source page with the photographer credit and license.