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The Escapade claims to be much faster, on the same 80HP Rotax.
Numbers fudged a little maybe?

I agree, that seems a little strange.

Then again, I can't find any prop information. Both have three blades
in the pictures, it's safe to assume both use "climb props" (the takeoff
rolls are comparable), umm...

I'd say weight, but both aircraft specs are given at 1232lbs.

The Escapade's smaller wingspan might make a minor top speed increase.

Top speed can gain a few cumulative knots with drag reducing differences
like aerodynamic fairings, "false ribs" (that maintain leading edge
fabric shape), wheel pants, spring gear instead of bungee gear... But
all the things that are evident in the Eurofox pictures and not in the
Escapade.

Yep, a little strange. That's still a big difference.