Need to get some info on the 96 pony

Hey all, MODS is this is already here I apologize.

I have a 92 5.0. Its in pieces, motor in my garage, body at my mechanic needing lots of body parts replaced. I have most of the stuff I need to fix it, motor and body. Because of the work load of my mechanic and the amount of work that needs done to the car, he has offered me a 1996 4.6 5 spd in decent shape, "turn key" he says.That is literally all the info I have on it right now.

I know I have to check it over and all that before my decision. BUT lets say it is in good shape low miles etc etc etc. Would this be a good trade? Is the 1996 a better car than the 92 in general?

I know its newer and runs and all that. If both cars were in the same shape, which would be the better of the two?

I appreciate any help. Thanks.

so basically i will get the same basic power, just in an updated body, Is there much of a weight difference? I am not concerned with the working on it part, I learned long ago that I am a much better customer than I am tech.

Thanks. I have a small list of mods that i want to do. Nothing crazy, I am a hubby and a new daddy so I can't dump tons of cash and time into it. Something to cruise in.