96 vs 98 windstar

I have a '96 windstar GL w/3.8l and I need a parts van! Can someone tell me how much different a '98 GL w/3.8l would be. I need an alternator, tail light and anolog speedo cluster. I can pick up the 98' for cheap all that is wrong is a blown engine and one rear vent wind is smashed. If someone could help me out that would be fantastic! I can get the 98 for $500 and I figured with the cluster and alternator and taillight it would be more to buy seperately, however I don't need a parts van where the parts don't match up! Thanks a Bunch!

Buy it, it is basicly the same van with a different front end(head lamps/hood)