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.
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Audi
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | Avant (C3 200) | 1984–1991 | 162 | ~175 | ~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 | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | 300TD (W123) | 1978–1985 | 120 | ~170 | ~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 | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | Eagle Wagon IMPORT | 1980–1988 | 110 | ~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 | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | Roadmaster Estate | 1991–1996 | 180 | ~300 | ~4,500 | ~80.0 | ~10.0 | ~217.5 | ~60.0 | — | — | — | — | RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$22,000 | — |
Chevrolet
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | 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 | 170 | ~275 | ~4,400 | ~77.3 | ~11.0 | ~215.1 | ~57.0 | — | — | — | — | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$16,000 | — |
Datsun
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | 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 | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | Pinto Wagon▲ best hp/ton | 1972–1980 | 86 | ~110 | ~2,500 | ~68.8 | ~13.0 | ~179.0 | ~52.0 | — | — | — | — | RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Manual 4-spd | ~$2,300 | — | |
 | Country Squire (LTD) | 1969–1991 | 150 | ~270 | ~4,500 | ~66.7 | ~12.0 | ~225.0 | ~57.0 | — | — | — | — | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 3-spd | ~$8,000 | — |
Oldsmobile
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | 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 | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | Safari | 1971–1989 | 170 | ~275 | ~4,400 | ~77.3 | ~11.0 | ~215.1 | ~57.4 | — | — | — | — | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$16,500 | — |
Volvo
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
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 | 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 | — |
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